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F125 LDB

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,494 mi
Last recorded164,494 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 LDB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 164,494 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 164,494 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 164,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 164,494 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 164,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 162,099 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 162,079 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 160,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 157,311 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 156,608 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 156,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 154,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 152,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 152,323 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 152,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F125 LDB is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F125 LDB, 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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F125 LDB is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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