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MLZ 994

1990 Porsche 944

Turquoise Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,531 mi
Last recorded131,531 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 994
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 131,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all anti roll bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage roouter wheel rim potector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all anti roll bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres slighty streched

Fail 3 Jul 2025 131,531 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and under body corroded to the point its excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes attached to anti roll bar front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outside tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes attached to rear anti roll bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres slighty stretched

Pass 2 May 2024 131,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres are stretched to fit

coolant leak

offside front floor is corroded and holed outside prescribed area

wipers don't park automatically

Fail 3 Apr 2024 131,531 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle ignition on or running (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle ignition on or running (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements yellow (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate incorrect shows MLZ533 (0.1 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle ignition on or running (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle ignition on or running (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam {intermittent} (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both painted over (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres have been stretched to fit

brake wear indicator illuminated

coolant leak

roughness in steering operation

wipers don't automatically park

Pass 24 Jun 2022 131,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 131,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 130,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 130,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 129,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,664 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired both front abs wiring insecure (3.4.4)

Brake hose inappropriately repaired both front insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm inappropriately repaired camber shim (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm inappropriately repaired chamber shim (2.4.A.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle All 4 wheels (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 128,746 miles

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

os sil filler

Pass 28 May 2013 125,877 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 125,876 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 125,524 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 125,523 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 121,771 miles

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

advise rear brake discs slightly pitted advise o/side rear inner cv gaiter split

Pass 4 Dec 2009 119,555 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 115,851 miles

both rear tyres begining to crack

Fail 24 Dec 2008 115,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

both rear tyres begining to crack

Fail 5 Dec 2008 115,832 miles

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

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

both rear tyre begining to crack

Pass 11 Dec 2007 108,956 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 108,934 miles

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

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

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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MLZ 994 is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Turquoise with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MLZ 994, 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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MLZ 994 is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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