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Porsche 944 MOT Results

70.6% pass rate
from 2,113 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche 944 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.76% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.52% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.095% fail on Switch
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.095% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.047% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.99% fail on Horn
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.43% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.047% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.095% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.047% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.095% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.095% fail on Switch
    • 0.047% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.047% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (43% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.047% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.047% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.047% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.24% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
      • 0.095% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.047% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.047% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.047% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.047% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Washers (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.047% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.047% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.047% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.095% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.47% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.047% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.047% fail on Springs
      • 0.047% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.047% fail on Coil spring
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.62% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.047% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.095% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.66% fail on Pipe (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hose
      • 0.047% fail on Tank
      • 0.047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.90% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.90% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Transmission (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.52% fail on Joints
        • 0.095% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.047% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
      • 0.095% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition
      • 0.047% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.047% fail on Door condition
    • 0.38% fail on Chassis (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Chassis condition (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Boot lid (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Boot lid condition (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Floor
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Power steering (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other components (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.047% fail on Pump
    • 0.66% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.62% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.047% fail on Operation
    • 0.43% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.095% fail on Other components
        • 0.047% fail on Steering component
        • 0.047% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.047% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.14% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.095% fail on Universal joint
      • 0.047% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.095% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.095% fail on Steering play
      • 0.095% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.047% fail on Steering column
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
  • 1.1% fail on Tyres
    • 0.71% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.095% fail on Size/type
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
  • 0.24% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.24% fail on Speedometer