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B9 RWP

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,112 mi
Last recorded124,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 124,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 123,864 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 123,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 123,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 122,856 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,816 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass taped in (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 122,816 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 122,816 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2016 117,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 117,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,519 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 106,844 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear driveshaft inner c.v boot split

offside rear driveshaft securing bolt loose

slight play in both front strut legs

Pass 20 Jun 2007 100,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 100,202 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,795 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n.s.r inner c.v boot split

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 RWP is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RWP, 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 RWP registered?

B9 RWP is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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