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Est: £5,500 - £6,500

1989 Porsche 944

United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 63

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Vehicle Details

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Condition 

7

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Manual

Transmission:

WP0ZZZ94ZKN403336

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

G778ACV

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Covered approximately 80,000 miles since replacement engine; current keeper has owned the car for the 31 years; good history; manual gearboxOffered here is a 1989 Porsche 944, a model that stands among the most finely balanced and engaging sports cars of its era.

Introduced as the successor to the 924, the 944 quickly earned acclaim for its near-perfect weight distribution, precise steering, and robust engineering—hallmarks of Stuttgart’s enduring reputation.

Delivering both performance and usability in equal measure, it remains a compelling driver’s car some four decades on.This particular example presents a rare ownership story, having remained with its current keeper for an impressive 31 years, serving faithfully as a daily driver since 1992.

Such long-term stewardship is a testament not only to the car’s inherent quality but also to the diligent care it has received throughout its life.

Now displaying a recorded mileage of 247,132 miles, it continues to perform with notable str...

Points of note

£643

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£10,278

Median Price (Since 2020)

£55,552

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on Dec 14 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

246,910 miles

Registration Date

1989-09-18

MOT History

Passed

On Dec 15 2025 with 246,910 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outer and inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- underside vehicle has various rust spots
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passed

On Jan 28 2025 with 246,798 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passed

On Jan 22 2024 with 246,295 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Failed

On Jan 15 2024 with 246,288 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Major:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))


Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On Dec 02 2022 with 244,389 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play noisy (2.2.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- servo corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On Nov 30 2021 with 241,800 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- steering rack rough
- servo corroded

Passed

On Dec 03 2020 with 240,589 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- steering rack rough from lock to lock
- Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- servo corroded
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Failed

On Dec 03 2020 with 240,589 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Major:
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- steering rack rough from lock to lock
- Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- servo corroded
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Passed

On May 01 2019 with 237,761 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On May 17 2018 with 235,620 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Oil leak

Passed

On May 03 2017 with 232,782 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Passed

On Apr 15 2016 with 229,384 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
- offside and nearside front jacking points has corrosion
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Failed

On Apr 14 2016 with 229,380 miles

There were 9 defects noted.

Fail:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)


Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
- offside and nearside front jacking points has corrosion
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passed

On May 01 2015 with 224,071 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- chip out of front nuber plate

Failed

On Apr 29 2015 with 224,069 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)


Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- chip out of front nuber plate

Failed

On Apr 29 2014 with 222,104 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)


User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- windscreen is starting to deteriorate on the nearside
- offside front abs wires insecure

Passed

On Apr 29 2014 with 222,104 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- windscreen is starting to deteriorate on the nearside
- offside front abs wires insecure

Passed

On Apr 11 2013 with 218,737 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Failed

On Apr 03 2013 with 218,737 miles

There were 12 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed

On Apr 10 2012 with 215,861 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)


User Entered:
- o/s/f w/bearing some play

Failed

On Mar 30 2012 with 215,859 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Fail:
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)


Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)


User Entered:
- o/s/f w/bearing some play

Passed

On Apr 14 2011 with 211,822 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

User Entered:
- Oil leak
- nearside rear tyre has been wearing on inner edge
- offside rear inner sill starting to corrod
- chip in screen

Passed

On Mar 24 2010 with 207,285 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

User Entered:
- all flex/ brake bands corroded
- oil leak from engine

Passed

On Apr 15 2009 with 202,841 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


User Entered:
- Oil leak
- both front wheel bearings has slight play
- front brake discs corroed around edges

Failed

On Apr 21 2008 with 198,435 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)


User Entered:
- oil leak
- offside front flexie brake bands starting to perish
- both front wheel bearings have slight play
- nearside front tyre nearing legal limit

Passed

On Apr 21 2008 with 198,435 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

User Entered:
- oil leak
- offside front flexie brake bands starting to perish
- both front wheel bearings have slight play
- nearside front tyre nearing legal limit

Passed

On Apr 19 2007 with 194,099 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Failed

On Apr 19 2007 with 194,099 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passed

On Apr 13 2006 with 188,780 miles


Failed

On Mar 30 2006 with 188,780 miles

There were 13 defects noted, with 4 deemed dangerous.

Fail:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)


User Entered:
- bonnet struts defective
- nail in tyre
- fuel pipes corroded

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