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H259 XYW

1991 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,300 mi
Last recorded77,300 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH259 XYW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,300 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 77,288 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,388 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,465 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 73,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,865 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 70,864 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,065 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 70,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,768 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,835 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,835 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

off washer jet partially blocked

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,327 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 66,668 miles

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

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

steering slightly rough when turned on right hand lock

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,721 miles

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

oil leak from above engine under tray steering rack area suggest attention

Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 63,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,599 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 61,599 miles

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

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 10 Aug 2009 58,347 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 58,347 miles

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,047 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,112 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 53,112 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,691 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 47,691 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

metal brake pipe corroding at rear t piece †both front and n/s/r tyres worn low on inside edges

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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H259 XYW is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H259 XYW, 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 H259 XYW registered?

H259 XYW is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 March 1991.

Is H259 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H259 XYW shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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