CarVerify

Free Car Check

YWJ 944

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,326 mi
Last recorded131,326 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 131,326 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 28 Feb 2025 131,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 131,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 131,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 130,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 127,527 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 127,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 126,119 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 126,110 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 124,584 miles

fuel lines seem corroded underneath the underseal applied

Pass 23 Apr 2018 122,625 miles

centre exhaust section cracked and slightly blowing

Fail 23 Apr 2018 122,622 miles

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

centre exhaust section cracked and slightly blowing

Fail 19 Apr 2018 122,619 miles

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

centre exhaust section cracked and slightly blowing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 120,517 miles

advise noise from o s r brake advise inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 118,425 miles

Oil leak

offside front shock absorber gaiter deterioated

various small chips in zone a and b of windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2014 118,363 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

offside front shock absorber gaiter deterioated

various small chips in zone a and b of windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2013 116,745 miles

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

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

osf shock absorber dust cover twisted

several small stone chips in screen

Pass 20 Jan 2012 114,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,013 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 114,013 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 112,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 110,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 109,596 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 108,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 106,854 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 106,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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
Full Porsche 944 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YWJ 944 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YWJ 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

How do I check the history of YWJ 944?

You can check the full history of YWJ 944 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YWJ 944 registered?

YWJ 944 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is YWJ 944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWJ 944 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YWJ 944 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YWJ 944. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.