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F137 BHB

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2681cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,311 mi
Last recorded161,311 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 BHB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,681cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 161,311 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 161,311 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 160,690 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 159,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 158,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 157,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just met(19%

service brake efficiency only just met(56%

Pass 10 Jan 2017 155,572 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

parking brake efficiency only just met(19%

Pass 6 Nov 2015 154,078 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play into rack (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 152,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

o/s/r tyre lightly cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2014 152,879 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

o/s/r tyre lightly cracked

Pass 13 May 2013 151,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 151,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 147,288 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 144,363 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 142,326 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 138,440 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 138,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 131,826 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
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F137 BHB is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F137 BHB, 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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What year was F137 BHB registered?

F137 BHB is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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