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WXI 1944

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,836 mi
Last recorded166,836 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXI 1944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 166,836 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 166,836 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 166,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 166,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 166,836 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 166,207 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 166,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged badly split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

age related under body surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2021 165,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test solar panal

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner flitch lower quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer cv boot badly perished

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust corroded and joins have slight leaks

rear brake pipes corroded where they join into three way joiner

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2021 165,191 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test solar panal

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner flitch lower quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer cv boot badly perished

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust corroded and joins have slight leaks

rear brake pipes corroded where they join into three way joiner

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2020 163,460 miles

Coolant leak

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

exhaust system corroded and slight blow at joints

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2019 156,929 miles

light general underside service corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2018 154,365 miles

Nearside Front ABS wire not secured

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

nearside parking brake only just met the requirements,

rubber fuel hoses perished, near rear axle

slight leak from power steering pump banjo

Fail 23 Apr 2018 154,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front ABS wire not secured

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

nearside parking brake only just met the requirements,

rubber fuel hoses perished, near rear axle

slight leak from power steering pump banjo

Fail 15 Feb 2018 154,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear hole in floor

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front hole in floor

Pass 1 Oct 2016 154,087 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion And offside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 153,886 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r wing/sill

n/s/f sidelight/spot missing

Fail 3 Jul 2013 153,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r wing/sill

n/s/f sidelight/spot missing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 148,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 148,517 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 143,068 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 136,812 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 132,959 miles

inside mirror missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 24 Jul 2008 132,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 130,166 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

surface corrosion to n/s/ sill (plastic sill cover fitted)

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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WXI 1944 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXI 1944, 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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What year was WXI 1944 registered?

WXI 1944 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is WXI 1944 safe to buy?

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