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F173 KKJ

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,217 mi
Last recorded95,217 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 KKJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 95,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 93,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,268 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,092 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,295 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,305 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,402 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,919 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,951 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,929 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 74,929 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 74,812 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,812 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,475 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 74,467 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,726 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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F173 KKJ is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F173 KKJ, 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 F173 KKJ registered?

F173 KKJ is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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