Porsche 944

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 2,234 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

2,234

Highest Pass Rate

1992 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Porsche 944

The Porsche 944 was MOT tested 2,234 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (1990 to 1992), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 462 tests. The 1991 model has the lowest at 83%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Porsche 944 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 125,016 miles, while the newest (1992) averages 116,977 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Porsche brand average of 92%, the 944 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Porsche models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2969cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,738

Per month£228/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1992 details

How reliable is the Porsche 944?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)

vs Porsche brand average-6% (92% avg)

Best to worst year spread6 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Porsche 944 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1992	89%	462	116,977 mi
1991	83%	858	110,172 mi
1990	85%	914	125,016 mi

Questions about the Porsche 944

Is the Porsche 944 reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (1990 to 1992), the Porsche 944 averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 2,234 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1992 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Porsche 944 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 Porsche 944 has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 1991 model has the lowest at 83%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.