MOT failure data · 2025
Porsche 944 MOT problems
Across every Porsche 944 that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was rear fog lamp not working, on 4.93% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 29.66%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Porsche 944 MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.93% |
| 2 | Washers not working | Visibility | 4.6% |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 4.44% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 3 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Porsche 944, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Porsche 944 buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Porsche 944?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Porsche 944 MOT FAQs
What does a Porsche 944 most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Porsche 944 cars failing their 2025 MOT was "rear fog lamp not working", appearing on 4.93% of failure items.
Does this mean my Porsche 944 will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Porsche 944 that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Porsche 944 passed 81.89% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Porsche 944's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Porsche 944 MOT pass rate · used Porsche 944 buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.