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H289 YUV

1991 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,508 mi
Last recorded158,508 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 YUV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 158,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 157,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 154,173 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 154,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,117 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 152,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 148,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 145,678 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 140,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 137,337 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 127,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2014 118,258 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 113,274 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 113,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 102,034 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 102,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 102,026 miles

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Coolant leak

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 19 May 2009 101,534 miles

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

corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 21 May 2008 101,442 miles

exhaust tailpipe starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 18 Dec 2006 101,400 miles

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

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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H289 YUV is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 H289 YUV, 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 H289 YUV registered?

H289 YUV is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 March 1991.

Is H289 YUV safe to buy?

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