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CRZ 944

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

2,582 mi
Last recorded2,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 2,582 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 1,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 155,034 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 154,997 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 154,878 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 154,878 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 154,858 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 154,856 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,530 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 154,530 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 153,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 152,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 151,254 miles

Coolant pipe has a slight leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 151,239 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant pipe has a slight leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 150,176 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

leak on rear diff

Pass 23 Dec 2013 147,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 142,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 142,707 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 142,705 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 140,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 137,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 130,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 126,978 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 126,978 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 122,469 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 122,205 miles

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

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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CRZ 944 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CRZ 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 CRZ 944 registered?

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

Is CRZ 944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRZ 944 shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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