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WSU 449

1989 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 449
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 95,770 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,652 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 95,330 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 95,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 94,181 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 91,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,514 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,966 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,842 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 76,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 May 2015 76,474 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

crack in windscreen

rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,250 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,250 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,637 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear inner drive shaft cv boots split

wear in steering coupling

Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,834 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 72,572 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 69,585 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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WSU 449 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WSU 449, 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 WSU 449 registered?

WSU 449 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is WSU 449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSU 449 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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