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BBZ 9944

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 9944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 140,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 136,039 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 131,604 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 125,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 117,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 108,403 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Slight corrosion in housing (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 98,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,419 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,957 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear both tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,395 miles

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

rear fog lamp switch slightly loose

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,395 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2014 83,851 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,851 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2013 83,701 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 83,651 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,520 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 83,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 83,061 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,015 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 82,153 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 82,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BBZ 9944 is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 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 BBZ 9944, 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 38 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 BBZ 9944 registered?

BBZ 9944 is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is BBZ 9944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 9944 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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