BIG944 - PORSCHE 944
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The Porsche 944, often referred to simply as the 944, is a renowned sports car produced by the German manufacturer Porsche between 1982 and 1991. Known for its balanced handling and distinctive design, the 944 remains a favourite among enthusiasts and collectors alike. Developed as a successor to the Porsche 924, the 944 was built at Porsche's Zuffenhausen plant and featured a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a turbocharged option that enhanced its performance. Key specifications include a range of four-cylinder engines, with the turbocharged variant delivering notable power and agility. Its combination of engineering precision and timeless styling has cemented the 944's reputation as a classic sports car that continues to captivate drivers today.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
This Porsche 944, registration BIG944, was manufactured in 1989 and first registered in September 1989. It has a red exterior and a 2,969cc petrol engine. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 28 January 2025 and valid until 27 January 2026. The recorded mileage is 312,233 miles. The MOT test did not report any advisories, and there are no additional mechanical issues noted. CO2 emissions data is not available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 312,233 mi
Expires: 27 January 2026
Passed - 08 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 311,231 mi
Expires: 07 November 2024
Passed - 03 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 311,231 mi
Expires: 02 January 2021
Passed - 12 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 310,971 mi
Expires: 11 December 2019
Passed - 12 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 308,765 mi
Expires: 11 December 2018
Passed - 09 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 307,696 mi
Expires: 08 December 2017
Passed - 13 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 303,307 mi
Expires: 09 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory oil leak!
- Advisory both sills starting to corrode!
- Advisory Offside o/s/f jacking point corroded!
Failed - 13 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 303,307 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory oil leak!
- Advisory both sills starting to corrode!
- Advisory Offside o/s/f jacking point corroded!
Failed - 05 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 300,934 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 05 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 300,934 mi
Expires: 09 November 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 09 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 297,015 mi
Expires: 09 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 07 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 297,015 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- Major Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 10 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 282,452 mi
Expires: 09 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed - 10 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 261,839 mi
Expires: 09 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 08 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 243,005 mi
Expires: 07 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 01 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 242,902 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 24 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 229,286 mi
Expires: 24 October 2010
Failed - 23 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 229,286 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 25 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 214,510 mi
Expires: 24 October 2009
Failed - 15 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 214,497 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Major Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Major Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failed - 13 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 214,274 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed - 20 June 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 192,271 mi
Expires: 25 June 2007
Failed - 20 June 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 192,271 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BIG944?
The MOT expires on 27 January 2026.
What is the tax status of BIG944?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of BIG944?
This is a 1989 PORSCHE 944 in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 2969cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BIG944?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.