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B21 SBN

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,457 mi
Last recorded166,457 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 SBN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 166,457 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 164,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 163,252 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 161,209 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 159,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear bump stop corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 158,680 miles

oil residue on engine

Pass 6 Jun 2019 158,222 miles

oil residue on engine

Fail 6 Jun 2019 158,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil residue on engine

Pass 30 May 2018 157,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 157,516 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 156,548 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 155,341 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 154,083 miles

engine undertrays fitted

floor pans showing signs of corrosion

inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion will not push through with thumb pressure

previous repairs to brake pipes

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 15 Apr 2013 150,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 146,458 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front side lamps dim

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front seat will not fold

off side outer sill has been filled

welding repairs heavily under sealed unable to asses fully

Fail 13 Apr 2012 146,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front side lamps dim

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front seat will not fold

off side outer sill has been filled

Pass 11 Apr 2011 143,876 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both inner sills corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 143,876 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both inner sills corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 141,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 141,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 137,294 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2009 137,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 133,601 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 133,601 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 130,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2007 130,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 123,969 miles

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

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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B21 SBN is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 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 B21 SBN, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B21 SBN registered?

B21 SBN is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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