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H198 HPM

1991 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,821 mi
Last recorded177,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH198 HPM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 177,821 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 177,466 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 176,907 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 176,781 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 176,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 175,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 174,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 172,090 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 171,997 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 168,961 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 168,961 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 166,322 miles

Nearside Rear rear most sill slight rust hole, not within prescribed area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal antislip provision slightly damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2017 166,322 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear rear most sill slight rust hole, not within prescribed area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal antislip provision slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2016 162,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 159,226 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

play at both inner steering rack ends

Fail 4 Jun 2015 159,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

play at both inner steering rack ends

Pass 4 Jun 2014 156,454 miles

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2013 153,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2012 149,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn and slighty mishaped

engine oil weeps poss oil p switch

exhaust chuff at waste gate valve

play at both inner rack ends

Fail 23 May 2012 149,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn and slighty mishaped

engine oil weeps poss oil p switch

exhaust chuff at waste gate valve

play at both inner rack ends

rear wiper blade split

slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing

vacuum pipe adrift at inlet manifold

Pass 26 May 2011 145,504 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 145,504 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 141,179 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 135,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 135,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 129,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 124,732 miles

1/n/s/f sill damaged †2/n/s inner cv boot split †3/both front brake hoses perished †4/both front steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 119,125 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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H198 HPM is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 109,304 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 H198 HPM, 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 35 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H198 HPM registered?

H198 HPM is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H198 HPM safe to buy?

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