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B2 LUX

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,588 mi
Last recorded141,588 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 LUX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 141,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 140,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 140,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 139,193 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 138,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 138,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 136,247 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 135,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 132,638 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 132,629 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not seam welded and weld not bonding metals together weld on plate only (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2015 131,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,638 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 130,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 129,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 128,564 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 128,323 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 127,433 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 126,941 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 123,248 miles

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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B2 LUX is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B2 LUX, 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 B2 LUX registered?

B2 LUX is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is B2 LUX safe to buy?

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