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MXI 5656

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,579 mi
Last recorded143,579 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 5656
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 143,579 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,524 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 142,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 142,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 139,740 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 139,244 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 139,244 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 137,720 miles

front under covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 137,707 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,370 miles

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

slight play in lower steering UJ

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,991 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 132,991 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured off side drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 132,527 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 130,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 130,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 128,199 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 125,763 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 123,145 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 120,812 miles

Advise both front shock absorbers have slight play.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 118,398 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 118,398 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,878 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 113,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 110,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 108,066 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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MXI 5656 is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXI 5656, 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 MXI 5656 registered?

MXI 5656 is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is MXI 5656 safe to buy?

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