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A20 SRN

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,785 mi
Last recorded122,785 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SRN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 122,785 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Brake and fuel pipes O/S/R corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 122,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Brake and fuel pipes O/S/R corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,069 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on under side of car

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Heavy corrosion on fuel pipes

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

Oil leak

Plastic side sills fitted obscuring view of sills

Slight play in N/S/F inner steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 118,049 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on under side of car

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Heavy corrosion on fuel pipes

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

Oil leak

Plastic side sills fitted obscuring view of sills

Slight play in N/S/F inner steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 112,975 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 112,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2005 102,140 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 102,140 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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A20 SRN is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 A20 SRN, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 SRN is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 20 April 1990.

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