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DKZ 944

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

253,021 mi
Last recorded253,021 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 253,021 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 250,491 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 249,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 247,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 237,073 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 237,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 234,889 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 226,790 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 226,776 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2017 218,512 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 209,541 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 202,402 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 198,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 31 May 2014 198,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 31 May 2013 192,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 192,699 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 186,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside parking brake has a slightly low effort,both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Pass 26 May 2011 176,377 miles

corrosion forming onboth sill panels inner and outer at rear of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2010 169,163 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 168,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear service brake slightly imbalanced

Pass 15 May 2009 156,181 miles

Front service brake imblance on limit, veers left 25%

Fuel pipes corroded

To the offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 14 May 2009 156,179 miles

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

Front service brake imblance on limit, veers left 25%

Fuel pipes corroded

To the offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 May 2008 138,964 miles

front of chassis brake pipes corroding

front service brake veers right

nearside headlight glass cracked

Fail 6 May 2008 138,931 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front of chassis brake pipes corroding

front service brake veers right

nearside headlight glass cracked

Pass 8 May 2007 125,396 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 117,269 miles

Both rear hub brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside parking brake has a reduced braking effort

Fail 11 May 2006 117,269 miles

Both rear hub brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside parking brake has a reduced braking effort

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

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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DKZ 944 is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 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 DKZ 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 38 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 DKZ 944 registered?

DKZ 944 is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 June 1988.

Is DKZ 944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKZ 944 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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