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DDZ 559

1990 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,516 mi
Last recorded116,516 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDZ 559
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 116,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 115,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,834 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 114,833 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure light unit insecure in headlamp / aim not tested (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 114,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 113,470 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS + OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,499 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 112,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2017 112,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front discs

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 110,436 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear discs

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on outer sills

horn working when steering [intermittent]

Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,901 miles

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

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

corrosion on front discs

offside front tyre wearing low

slight damage on front brake hoses

Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,851 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs and both rear brake discs worn and pitting,poor condition

both outer sills have slight corrosion

offside front door,lower hinge slightly insecure,function of door open/close not affected excessively at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,369 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front door slightly loose fit on hinges (door has dropped)

Oil residue on offside steering rack and on power steering pump. Advise full clean & re check for leak(s)

Oil weeping from rear diff near driveshafts (poss diff seals) Advise full clean & re check for leak(s)

Rear spoiler slightly insecure. Advise spoiler fit strengthened before it becomes a danger to other road users

oil residue on engine. Advise full clean & re check for leak(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 105,346 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front door slightly loose fit on hinges (door has dropped)

Oil residue on offside steering rack and on power steering pump. Advise full clean & re check for leak(s)

Oil weeping from rear diff near driveshafts (poss diff seals) Advise full clean & re check for leak(s)

Rear spoiler slightly insecure. Advise spoiler fit strengthened before it becomes a danger to other road users

oil residue on engine. Advise full clean & re check for leak(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,492 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion t o/s and n/s sill's

corrosion to front lower wing's

corrosion to n/s rear wheela arch

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear lower wheel arch's

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2011 102,452 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

corrosion t o/s and n/s sill's

corrosion to front lower wing's

corrosion to n/s rear wheela arch

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear lower wheel arch's

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 101,352 miles

Corrosion On Sills.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel Lines Corroded.

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

Slight Damage To Front Number Plate.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 99,686 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 99,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,634 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 96,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2006 92,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 92,107 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DDZ 559 is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 DDZ 559, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DDZ 559 is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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The MOT history for DDZ 559 shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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