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GIW 8323

1987 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests38 (19 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,791 mi
Last recorded103,791 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 8323
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 19 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 103,791 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple repairs covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills and floor pans both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps interfering with wipers (not parking)

Pass 2 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front outer sill to floor corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front outer sill to floor corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2024

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sill lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

boot lid tied with rope

Pass 3 Jun 2023

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 28 Apr 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2022

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion inner ant outer offside front sill

Fail 26 Apr 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion inner ant outer offside front sill

Pass 27 Apr 2021

Brake hoses and ferrules deteriorated

Fuel system components corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL Hoses and rubber deteriorated, on front ones. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad wear sensor warning on dash, but linings are okay.

Front Brake disc backplates corroded away/missing.

Fuel system pipework, at tank and filter, on underside showing bad corrosion, to exposed steel surfaces, but not leaking yet.

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Top mounting has slight play

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

Rear Subframe and attached suspension/braking components showing age related corrosion, to exposed steel surfaces.

Rear Tyres wearing unevenly, on inner edges

Vehicle underside showing extensive areas of corrosion, to prescribed areas, but not excessive yet.

Pass 14 Apr 2020 103,791 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake back plates missing

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,791 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 103,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All brake discs corroded/pitted & scored but not seriously weakened

All front & rear brake disc back plates corroded

Brake fluid dirty-not not considered contaminated

Brake pad warning light displaying on dash

Inlet & Outlet metal fuel pipes corroded at fuel filter element-not leaking

Mileage has not recorded any distance since last year

Nearside Rear Upper Metal brake pipe corroded close to inner flexible brake hose

Offside Rear Upper Metal brake pipe corroded close to inner flexible brake hose

Power steering drivebelt loose/adjuster set at maximum

Rear body crossmember corroded but not deemed structually affected

Pass 16 Jun 2018 103,971 miles

All brake disc back plates corroded

All brake discs corroded/pitted & scored but not seriously weakened

Brake fluid dirty-but not considered contaminated

Front to Rear steel suspension & securing devices corroded

Inlet & Outlet metal fuel pipes corroded at fuel filter element not leaking

Metal brake pipe corroded slightly on Nearside Rear Upper by inner flexible brake hose

Metal brake pipe corroded slightly on Offside Rear Upper by inner flexible brake hose

Mileage has not recorded any distance since last year

Nearside Front floorpan corroded, but not deemed excessive

Offside Front Inner floorpan corroded, but not deemed excessive

Offside Rear wheel/brake binding on slightly

Power steering drivebelt loose-adjuster at maximum

Rear (body crossmember corroded, but not structual)

Steel underbody corroded but not holed

Fail 6 Jun 2018 103,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All brake disc back plates corroded

All brake discs corroded/pitted & scored but not seriously weakened

Brake fluid dirty-but not considered contaminated

Front to Rear steel suspension & securing devices corroded

Inlet & Outlet metal fuel pipes corroded at fuel filter element not leaking

Metal brake pipe corroded slightly on Nearside Rear Upper by inner flexible brake hose

Metal brake pipe corroded slightly on Offside Rear Upper by inner flexible brake hose

Mileage has not recorded any distance since last year

Nearside Front floorpan corroded, but not deemed excessive

Offside Front Inner floorpan corroded, but not deemed excessive

Offside Rear wheel/brake binding on slightly

Power steering drivebelt loose-adjuster at maximum

Rear (body crossmember corroded, but not structual)

Steel underbody corroded but not holed

Pass 24 May 2017 103,791 miles

ALL brake discs corroded/pitted on braking surfaces

Front and Rear steel suspension and securing devices are corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded on and around fuel filter, but not leaking at present

Mileage has not recorded any distance since last year

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded on inner brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner floorpan corroded, but not deemed excessive

Offside Rear wheel/brake binding on slightly

Rear body crossmember corroded, but not structual

Steel underbody corroded, but not holed

Fail 16 May 2017 103,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked lower, inner (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind and unable to check wheel bearing condition (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

ALL brake discs corroded/pitted on braking surfaces

Front and Rear steel suspension and securing devices are corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded on and around fuel filter, but not leaking at present

Mileage has not recorded any distance since last year

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded on inner brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner floorpan corroded, but not deemed excessive

Offside Rear wheel/brake binding on slightly

Rear body crossmember corroded, but not structual

Steel underbody corroded, but not holed

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,791 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F floor

Rear fuel pipe corroded near filter

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 103,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Corrosion to O/S/F floor

Rear fuel pipe corroded near filter

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,792 miles

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

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

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

corrosion front offside and front nearside floors

rear section fuel return pipe deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2015 103,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion front offside and front nearside floors

rear section fuel return pipe deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2014 103,789 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

brake warning light illuminating on dash

extensive suface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,323 miles

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)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light showing on dash

Pass 5 Dec 2012 102,917 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 102,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 101,250 miles

Front Brake Disc,s Badly Corroded On Inside Surface

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2011 101,250 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake Disc,s Badly Corroded On Inside Surface

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,431 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 98,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s front brake disc very badly corroded at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,352 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 94,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front brake disc badly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,755 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2007 84,677 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 84,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,025 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 80,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GIW 8323 is a 1987 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GIW 8323, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GIW 8323 is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 28 September 1987.

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