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D941 PWN

1987 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

208,526 mi
Last recorded208,526 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD941 PWN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 208,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened PLAY DETECTED AT ROAD WHEEL INTERNAL SHAFT HAS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND MOVEMENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened PLAY DETECTED AT ROAD WHEEL INTERNAL SHAFT HAS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND MOVEMENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE HEAVILY CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY INSECRE

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR GEARBOX SUB FRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 208,363 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED THROUGHOUT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 208,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S REAR SUSPENSION ARM, MOUNT AREA/INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED THROUGHOUT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 207,858 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S FRONT BALL JOINT DUST COVERS CORRODED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive O/S INNER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 207,770 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S REAR ARM AREA, INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S FRONT BALL JOINT DUST COVERS CORRODED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive O/S INNER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 207,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 3MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 3MM. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFRENTIAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 206,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn below 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn below 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 205,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 205,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 205,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 205,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to assess welding repair to offside rear component mounting prescribed area

Fail 12 Jun 2018 205,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2014 204,893 miles

Crankshaft Pulley Buckled

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 204,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Crankshaft Pulley Buckled

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 204,357 miles

Crank Shaft Pulley buckled

Fuel Lines Corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 204,221 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 203,843 miles

brake pipes painted over stopping examination

Fail 28 Aug 2012 203,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

brake pipes painted over stopping examination

Pass 20 Jul 2011 201,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

unable to fully asses welding repairs (failed on test No.466587981174) due to body filler & paint being applied

Fail 6 Jul 2011 201,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 200,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 198,411 miles

Some rusting to steel brake pipes out of rear splitter.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 196,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 196,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 195,106 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 190,668 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 190,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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D941 PWN is a 1987 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 D941 PWN, 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.

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D941 PWN is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 January 1987.

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