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A944 NFJ

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,743 mi
Last recorded140,743 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA944 NFJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 140,743 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 130,774 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear slight disc wharp

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 130,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear slight disc wharp

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,254 miles

Offside Front fog/side light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 118,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

offside front fog light broken

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,623 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 112,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,691 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 102,953 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 102,953 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,541 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,541 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,742 miles

Parking brake your vehicle only just met the required park brake efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Aug 2010 77,742 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,170 miles

Some general underbody corrosion

Some surface corrosion of o/s outer sill at the front

Pass 9 Oct 2006 70,935 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 68,339 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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A944 NFJ is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A944 NFJ, 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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What year was A944 NFJ registered?

A944 NFJ is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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