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H940 DFR

1990 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,079 mi
Last recorded101,079 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH940 DFR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 101,079 miles

both rear outer and inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 24 Mar 2026 101,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear outer and inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 98,063 miles

front strut brace missing (under bonnet)

Pass 15 Apr 2021 98,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,038 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 97,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,039 miles

advised front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

advised osr tyre close to limit

advised rear brake pipes from caliper slight corrosion

advised slight inbalance front brakes

Fail 13 Feb 2016 97,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advised slight inbalance front brakes

advised rear brake pipes from caliper slight corrosion

advised front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

advised osr tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,342 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,015 miles

front no. plate has a small crack

Fail 30 Jun 2014 92,009 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front no. plate has a small crack

Pass 18 May 2013 88,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 87,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 86,407 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 84,685 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 82,931 miles

hand brake stiff. / brake lineings to be checked all round.

seek dealer advice on steering an suspention checke.

Pass 24 May 2008 82,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 80,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,604 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 78,604 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Porsche 944 reliability report

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H940 DFR is a 1990 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H940 DFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H940 DFR registered?

H940 DFR is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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