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H516 WES

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

146,434 mi
Last recorded146,434 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 WES
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 146,434 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy, nothing excessive

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Main beam stalk worn

Nearside Front Inner wing holed

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both sides only have one clip a side, advise putting more in place as per original (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

widespread corrosion to underside of front and rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2024 146,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive too high on co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe into caliper kinked in two places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative indicator stalk will not stay in the position to make the offside indicators work (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front caliper brake pipe ferrule corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front caliper brake pipe ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,789 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 145,789 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 145,051 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 143,710 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 143,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 140,895 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 140,895 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN / INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 139,613 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas, slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 138,188 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back of rear ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 138,180 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back of rear ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 135,957 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 133,331 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 133,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 132,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 131,437 miles

bolt missing nearside rear inner driveshaft flange

Fail 14 Feb 2012 131,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

bolt missing nearside rear inner driveshaft flange

Pass 15 Feb 2011 128,543 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 128,534 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 121,586 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 111,520 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 111,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 108,056 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 108,042 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 106,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 104,446 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 104,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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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H516 WES is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 H516 WES, 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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H516 WES is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 November 1990.

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