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H257 AYP

1991 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,971 mi
Last recorded142,971 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 AYP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 142,971 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 141,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 140,514 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 139,728 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 139,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 138,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play plus slight noise when rotated

Fail 22 Jun 2017 138,751 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r o/s/r (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play plus slight noise when rotated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 137,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge .

some corrosion to nearside rear inner arch .

Fail 13 Mar 2015 137,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edges

some corrosion to nearside rear inner arch .

Pass 10 Oct 2013 134,466 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

play in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 26 May 2012 132,883 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 128,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 126,297 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 123,463 miles

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

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

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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H257 AYP is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 H257 AYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H257 AYP registered?

H257 AYP is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H257 AYP safe to buy?

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