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D209 XAR

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD209 XAR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 114,207 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,489 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,792 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 110,043 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 110,041 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Co AT 6% LIMIT IS 3.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 110,359 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,197 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor drag/bind rear brakes

play in front wheel bearings N/S is worst

various engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Dec 2016 109,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inoperative suspect no power feed (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor drag/bind rear brakes

play in front wheel bearings N/S is worst

various engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,526 miles

BOTH REAR (215/60/15) TYRES LOW, PERRISHED AND ROCK HARD ! ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/F LOWER BRAKE PIPE APPEARS TO BE CORRODING, ADVISE INNER WING COVER REMOVED AND INSP.

o/s headlamp flatlines

o/s/r tailgate release has to have man opp.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 107,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive only just but idle higher than factory, advise investigation (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH REAR (215/60/15) TYRES LOW, PERRISHED AND ROCK HARD ! ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/F LOWER BRAKE PIPE APPEARS TO BE CORRODING, ADVISE INNER WING COVER REMOVED AND INSP.

o/s headlamp flatlines

o/s/r tailgate release has to have man opp.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,057 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm,cracking on tread,advise replacement.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,702 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear tyres at 3mm,tread cracking,advise replacement.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,577 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread cracking,close to showing inner reinforcement advise change.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 100,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre tread cracking,close to showing inner reinforcement advise change.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 98,902 miles

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

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

both front discs very rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2011 98,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front discs very rusty

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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D209 XAR is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 D209 XAR, 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 39 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 D209 XAR registered?

D209 XAR is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D209 XAR safe to buy?

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