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H495 POJ

1990 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,923 mi
Last recorded134,923 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH495 POJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 134,923 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 134,507 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 134,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 134,335 miles

2x chip in windscreen

Offside Front side repeater lose

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to body work

Fail 15 Dec 2022 134,331 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

2x chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to body work

misting of fluid around brake servo

Pass 8 Dec 2016 133,448 miles

o/s sill corroded

oil residue

Fail 8 Dec 2016 133,448 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s sill corroded

oil residue

Pass 26 Jul 2012 129,240 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Both headlamps slow in comming up when selected

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

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

wipers smearing screen

Fail 23 Jul 2012 129,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Both headlamps slow in comming up when selected

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

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Nov 2010 128,236 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 128,232 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 117,749 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2008 102,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2007 102,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 101,015 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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H495 POJ is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 H495 POJ, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H495 POJ registered?

H495 POJ is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H495 POJ safe to buy?

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