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204 GYX

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,440 mi
Last recorded105,440 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration204 GYX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 105,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Lower Steering column locking device insecure retaining bolt loose (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2015 105,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,514 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 104,514 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf osf nsr tyre walls perished

Pass 9 Aug 2011 103,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracked

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 29 Jul 2010 103,064 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusted

Fail 28 Jul 2009 102,120 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,363 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 101,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 99,442 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 944?

Based on 101,425 MOT tests across 8,791 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
8,791
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,364
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,871
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,919
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2,816
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204 GYX is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 944 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,364 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 204 GYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 944 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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204 GYX is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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