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AYJ 889

1990 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,440 mi
Last recorded95,440 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYJ 889
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 95,420 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,400 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,379 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 95,379 miles

Fuel hose leaking pipe/filter loose and fouling driveshaft (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,286 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,093 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion around sills

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,792 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 94,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,736 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2011 94,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,540 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 93,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 93,649 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 92,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Porsche 944?

Based on 101,425 MOT tests across 8,791 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
8,791
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,364
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,871
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,919
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2,816
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AYJ 889 is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 944 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,364 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYJ 889, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 944 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYJ 889 registered?

AYJ 889 is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is AYJ 889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYJ 889 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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