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WHZ 944

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,109 mi
Last recorded103,109 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHZ 944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 103,109 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 99,067 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,268 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,974 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front secondary main beam not working

corrosion on body not within any prescribe areas

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,286 miles

signs off corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,182 miles

CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,162 miles

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

CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,897 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,538 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 91,534 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,101 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate loose

Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,645 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,049 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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WHZ 944 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 WHZ 944, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHZ 944 registered?

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

Is WHZ 944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHZ 944 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WHZ 944 have outstanding finance?

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