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CAB 944S

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,614 mi
Last recorded47,614 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 944S
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 47,614 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 47,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 45,344 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 45,344 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 45,344 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 45,241 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,090 miles

centre exhaust silencer rattle

Fail 17 Jul 2017 45,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust silencer rattle

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,517 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,152 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,152 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 43,859 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2012 43,859 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 43,389 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,259 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 42,259 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 42,153 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,153 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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CAB 944S is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CAB 944S, 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

How do I check the history of CAB 944S?

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What year was CAB 944S registered?

CAB 944S is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is CAB 944S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAB 944S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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