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BXI 944

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,236 mi
Last recorded157,236 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXI 944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 157,236 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 157,236 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 156,993 miles

Small hole o/s/f floor / n/s mirror poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2019 156,993 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Small hole o/s/f floor / n/s mirror poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2018 154,782 miles

Both rear brake back plates poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O s f RPG lamp not working

Rear wiper blade is

Pass 14 Aug 2017 153,877 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 153,874 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid level low

Pass 16 Oct 2015 153,700 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 153,086 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Engine noise/whine

Engine oil leak, Oil pressure switch area?

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S/F washer jet partly blocked

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F fog light in-op

Slight play in N/S/F suspension leg

Fail 23 Oct 2014 153,086 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Engine noise/whine

Engine oil leak, Oil pressure switch area?

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S/F washer jet partly blocked

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in N/S/F suspension leg

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 151,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 30 Oct 2013 151,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Oct 2012 149,254 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 142,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering feels heavy for power steering

Pass 22 Jul 2010 145,604 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 145,604 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge+slight movement in n/s front suspension /bearing+slight oil leak from rack gaitor inner fixings

Pass 20 Oct 2009 142,685 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 142,685 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlights manually ajusted in to place

Pass 15 Oct 2008 141,554 miles

n/s front outer sill corroding

oil leak from o/s front ( oil cooler? )

Fail 13 Oct 2008 141,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front outer sill corroding

oil leak from o/s front ( oil cooler? )

Fail 28 Mar 2008 141,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2007 139,724 miles

power steering belt becoming loose

Pass 27 Feb 2006 133,611 miles

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

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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BXI 944 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BXI 944, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BXI 944 registered?

BXI 944 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 October 1989.

Is BXI 944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BXI 944 shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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