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H287 DCD

1991 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

183,375 mi
Last recorded183,375 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH287 DCD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 183,375 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2024 179,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 178,689 miles

sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2022 177,538 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated plastic release button worn (1.1.6 (d))

idle speed uneven . co% weak

Pass 11 Jun 2021 177,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock pivot (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 177,200 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock pivot (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 174,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 167,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 165,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 165,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 161,754 miles

o/s/f seatbelt has slight fluffing on edges.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 155,387 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 148,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 142,727 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 142,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 136,968 miles

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 129,787 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 122,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers door mirror repaired

Pass 10 Feb 2009 115,809 miles

Right rear no plate light dimmer than left

Pass 11 Feb 2008 110,434 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge,brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 8 Feb 2008 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge,brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 15 Feb 2007 103,774 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 103,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge †front anti roll bar end bushes wearing

Pass 28 Feb 2006 95,548 miles

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

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

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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H287 DCD is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H287 DCD, 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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H287 DCD is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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