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H955 VRC

1990 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,102 mi
Last recorded82,102 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 VRC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 82,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,986 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 81,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 81,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn inner edges

front and rear brake discs corroded (rusted)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn inner edges

front and rear brake discs corroded (rusted)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,216 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges,slight in steering rack.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,300 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 69,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,299 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)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,299 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,299 miles

Coolant leak

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

Horn starting to sound harsh

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 67,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,690 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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H955 VRC is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H955 VRC, 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 H955 VRC registered?

H955 VRC is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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