CarVerify

Free Car Check

D794 YLX

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,613 mi
Last recorded113,613 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD794 YLX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 113,613 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,402 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 112,523 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 112,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 112,361 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively osf+osr + nsr parkbrake slightly down on performance (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 111,868 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 111,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking pipe?? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes at rear corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2017 109,008 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

traces of oil @ o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2016 105,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 105,676 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,482 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 105,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 104,960 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,520 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 104,520 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,692 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 103,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 101,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 101,578 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
Full Porsche 944 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D794 YLX is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 D794 YLX, 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 39 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 D794 YLX?

You can check the full history of D794 YLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D794 YLX registered?

D794 YLX is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 January 1987.

Is D794 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D794 YLX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D794 YLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D794 YLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.