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XIB 1439

1989 Porsche 944

Beige Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,256 mi
Last recorded110,256 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIB 1439
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 110,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 110,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 110,029 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubbers perrishing and cable tied for temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 109,931 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 109,828 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,765 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 109,765 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,252 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 107,543 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 107,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 106,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 106,448 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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XIB 1439 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Beige with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 XIB 1439, 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 XIB 1439 registered?

XIB 1439 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is XIB 1439 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIB 1439 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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