Porsche 944 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 1,705 +3.4% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 4,333 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 78.3% Cars of the same ages 61.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 583 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed in 1994 10,137 when this data begins
• Average annual mileage 949 miles a year

How many Porsche 944s are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,705 Porsche 944s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 4,333 declared off the road (SORN). That is 83.2% fewer than the 10,137 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Porsche 944 MOT reliability

In 2025, 78.3% of Porsche 944 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Porsche 944s tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Porsche 944 does better than average for its age, by 17.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 74.7%.

Porsche 944 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Porsche 944 fails its MOT, appearing on 51.6% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 3.3% of Porsche 944 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Porsche 944 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Porsche 944 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Rear fog lamp: not working”, on 15.0% of 461 failed tests. 42.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Porsche 944 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 1,725 Porsche 944s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 61.0% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc, and 30.2% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc. The share with an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc has grown from 54.7% in 2014 to 61.0%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Porsche 944 safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Porsche 944 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Porsche 944. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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