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H581 PPU

1991 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,428 mi
Last recorded139,428 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH581 PPU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 139,428 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 138,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 138,899 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 138,681 miles

Plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,071 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 134,609 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside wing mirror missing

offside washer jet blocked

oil residue on engine

Pass 4 Feb 2016 133,449 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 133,417 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 132,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 131,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 128,431 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,063 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 124,866 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 123,050 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip covering is worn and is a borderline pass.

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

h/brake cables stiff

Fail 21 May 2010 123,050 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip covering is worn and is a borderline pass.

Pass 21 May 2009 120,497 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 118,352 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)

unable to carry out full sill inspection sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2008 118,352 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

unable to carry out full sill inspection sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 116,236 miles

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Fail 18 May 2007 116,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded at front

Pass 15 May 2006 111,272 miles

Handbrake efficiency just on minimum limit

Fail 5 May 2005 106,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear flexi brake hoses poor condition !

front brake pads and disc's wearing very low !!

fuel pipes corroded

tail pipe trim insurcure !

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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H581 PPU 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 75%.

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 H581 PPU, 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 H581 PPU registered?

H581 PPU is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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