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A944 RAR

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,123 mi
Last recorded113,123 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA944 RAR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 113,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 113,123 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 113,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 113,049 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,968 miles

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Fail 11 Apr 2017 112,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

see seperate sheet.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,712 miles

see advisory sheet

Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,257 miles

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Fail 29 Apr 2014 112,218 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,218 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 17 Apr 2013 111,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 110,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 108,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 105,741 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 105,218 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 104,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 104,078 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 RAR is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAR, 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 RAR registered?

A944 RAR is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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