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F815 UBJ

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,508 mi
Last recorded174,508 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF815 UBJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 174,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 171,390 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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 169,802 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))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 169,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 169,653 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 169,187 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2018 168,769 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2017 167,774 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2016 166,605 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 166,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 164,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 161,307 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 160,932 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 160,245 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 159,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 159,452 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 158,252 miles

Nearside 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)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished & cracked

Fail 5 May 2009 158,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside 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)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 May 2008 156,765 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Fail 13 May 2008 156,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 154,900 miles

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

n/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

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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F815 UBJ is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,649cc 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 F815 UBJ, 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 F815 UBJ registered?

F815 UBJ is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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