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Porsche 944 MOT Results

69.4% pass rate
from 2,432 tests in 2020
(11% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Switch
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.58% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
      • 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.45% fail on Electrical wiring (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.041% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.74% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.041% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.45% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.45% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.082% fail on Cable
        • 0.041% fail on Linkage
    • 0.45% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.041% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.041% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.041% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.21% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
      • 0.082% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.082% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.082% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Washers (50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.082% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.082% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.041% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.041% fail on Springs
      • 0.041% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.041% fail on Coil spring
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.99% fail on Pipe (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
      • 0.041% fail on Hose
      • 0.041% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.90% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Transmission (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.53% fail on Joints
        • 0.16% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Doors
      • 0.45% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
        • 0.041% fail on Hinge
      • 0.041% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.041% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.33% fail on Other body component (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Panel
      • 0.041% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.33% fail on Chassis (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Chassis condition (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.21% fail on Seats (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.082% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Floor
    • 0.082% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.082% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.082% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.082% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.041% fail on Cabs
      • 0.041% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.62% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.041% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.62% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
      • 0.21% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
      • 0.082% fail on Rams
    • 0.49% fail on Steering gear (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.29% fail on Steering coupling (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Universal joint (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.041% fail on Steering box
    • 0.12% fail on Steering column
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 0.66% fail on Condition
    • 0.66% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.082% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.082% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.041% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.041% fail on Belt(s)/padding