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H896 XYM

1991 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,944 mi
Last recorded121,944 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 XYM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 121,944 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2026 121,944 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,424 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,678 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 120,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 120,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 119,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,807 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 118,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 117,149 miles

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

Front car fitted with bucket seats

Front seat belts are 4 point harnesses

Front suspension is fitted with coil overs

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Rear no rear seats fitted or seat belts

Rear suspension is fitted with coil overs

car is fitted with role cage

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 112,512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 112,511 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

all four tyres are perished and have cuts no coreds are exposed

Pass 24 Jul 2013 110,806 miles

nearside front tyre splitting on the outer tread shoulder

Fail 24 Jul 2013 110,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre splitting on the outer tread shoulder

windscreen has a sticker within the swept area, but it does not obscure the drivers view

Pass 14 Apr 2009 110,743 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 110,451 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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H896 XYM is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H896 XYM, 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 H896 XYM registered?

H896 XYM is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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