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BCZ 6656

1990 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,251 mi
Last recorded117,251 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 6656
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 117,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 115,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 115,929 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,929 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 115,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Aug 2017 114,979 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both sides (2.7.4)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 11 Jul 2017 114,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 15 Aug 2015 113,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 113,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 112,655 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,712 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 110,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2012 109,743 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 109,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 104,714 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 104,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,875 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,056 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,110 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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BCZ 6656 is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 BCZ 6656, 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 36 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 BCZ 6656 registered?

BCZ 6656 is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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