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989 KX

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,179 mi
Last recorded52,179 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration989 KX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 52,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,935 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,617 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,244 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 51,229 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,019 miles

lower steering shaft universal joints slight side play.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,942 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play steering shaft,both side play. (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 50,942 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play steering shaft,both side play. (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,736 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 50,736 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 49,955 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 48,554 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,862 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,275 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,728 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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989 KX is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 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 989 KX, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 989 KX registered?

989 KX is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is 989 KX safe to buy?

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