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D1 GRM

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,966 mi
Last recorded126,966 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 GRM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,966 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 126,879 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 126,879 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 126,878 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 126,759 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,345 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 126,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 126,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 125,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 125,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,355 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 125,355 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disk showing poor surface condition for brake performance heavily corroded

Offside Front brake disk pitted scorn poor surface condition for brakeing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 124,700 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 124,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 123,425 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/f brake flexy joint moist

Pass 20 Jul 2012 122,508 miles

both front wheel bearings have minor freeplay

o/s/f brake flexy joint moist

Pass 2 Aug 2011 121,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 121,089 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 120,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 119,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 117,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 116,563 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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D1 GRM is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 D1 GRM, 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.

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What year was D1 GRM registered?

D1 GRM is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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