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44 MES

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,993 mi
Last recorded135,993 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 MES
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 135,993 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 135,935 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 135,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 135,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 135,490 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 135,482 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 135,102 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both sides rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces and braking surface area depleted

o/s/f tyre wall cracks

Pass 7 Oct 2010 134,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

exhaust corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

offside front tyre perishing

oil pipes damp with oil on offside rear

wipers worn

Pass 3 Oct 2009 134,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake discs pitted on inner face (borderline)

exhaust system corroded

ferrules corroded heavily on hoses to clutch slave cylinder

fuel cap seal perished

offside front tyre worn to approx 3.5mm and perishing outer side wall

signs of oil loss round offside rear jacking point area

stonechip in nearside headlamp lense

Fail 30 Sep 2009 134,020 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear brake discs pitted on inner face (borderline)

exhaust system corroded

ferrules corroded heavily on hoses to clutch slave cylinder

offside front tyre worn to approx 3.5mm and perishing outer side wall

signs of oil loss round offside rear jacking point area

stonechip in nearside headlamp lense

Pass 29 Sep 2008 130,304 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 130,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Chips on screen

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2007 126,125 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 126,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

fuel tank cap seal starting to perish, rec/ replacement

n/side rear tyre on wear limit on inner edge, rec / replacement

sills covered by trims

washer tank vents fluid into boot

Fail 28 Apr 2006 125,331 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 125,331 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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44 MES is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 83,894 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 44 MES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 44 MES registered?

44 MES is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 44 MES safe to buy?

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