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9212 PT

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,944 mi
Last recorded119,944 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9212 PT
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 119,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 119,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 118,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 115,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Fail 25 Mar 2021 115,922 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,411 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 111,652 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 110,496 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 110,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,770 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 105,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 101,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 98,058 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 96,091 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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9212 PT is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 9212 PT, 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 9212 PT registered?

9212 PT is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 August 1989.

Is 9212 PT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9212 PT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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