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VJI 7944

1989 Porsche 944

Green Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,607 mi
Last recorded121,607 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 7944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 121,607 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 121,607 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 120,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,452 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,013 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 118,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 118,080 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not considered to be excessive

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

Offside outer sill corroded but not considered to be excessive

Park brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 29 Aug 2017 118,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not considered to be excessive

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

Offside outer sill corroded but not considered to be excessive

Park brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 14 Apr 2016 115,179 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 115,179 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,699 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 110,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,088 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 105,088 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,010 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 102,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,471 miles

advise exhaust system slightly deteriorated

advise offside front wheel bearing slght play

Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/R BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION O/S/F LOWER WING.

FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.

O/S/F RACK GAITER OILY NO HOLE FOUND<PROBABLY OIL SWITCH LEAKING ON TO GAITER.>

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.

REAR FLEXYS RUSTY.

inner/outer sills corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,994 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 84,991 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,677 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 79,659 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,309 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 75,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,698 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 70,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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VJI 7944 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Green with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 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 VJI 7944, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VJI 7944 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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