PORSCHE 944 MOT pass rate
80.5% of 5,969 PORSCHE 944 MOT tests pass.
The 944 passes 80.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all PORSCHE models (91.8%).
The PORSCHE 944 has a pass rate of 80.5%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 80.5% | 5,969 | 113,689 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PORSCHE 944
The most common reason the PORSCHE 944 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 81.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 81.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 50.0% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 35.8% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 23.8% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.7% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.7% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Steering | 6.7% | Leaking |
| Tyres | 6.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.4% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related PORSCHE models
- PORSCHE 911 — 92.2% pass rate
- PORSCHE MACAN — 94.7% pass rate
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 91.0% pass rate
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 87.8% pass rate
- PORSCHE CAYMAN — 93.0% pass rate
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 92.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the PORSCHE 944?
- 80.5% of PORSCHE 944 MOT tests pass, based on 5,969 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the PORSCHE 944?
- The most common reason the PORSCHE 944 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 81.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the PORSCHE 944's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the PORSCHE service history guide for how to check and keep one.