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B9 LUM

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,563 mi
Last recorded74,563 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LUM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,563 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 74,562 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 74,543 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 74,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,349 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,099 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,003 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 73,968 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,705 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 73,024 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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B9 LUM is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B9 LUM, 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 B9 LUM registered?

B9 LUM is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is B9 LUM safe to buy?

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