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A9 SDF

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

149,156 mi
Last recorded149,156 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SDF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 149,156 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

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

Nearside Front Fog light out

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing heavily corroded (Has tape on it)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 149,156 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

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

Nearside Front Fog light out

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing heavily corroded (Has tape on it)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 149,146 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside pitted / surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery earth terminal loose

fuel pipes corroded

knock from steering possible universal joint.

nearside front lower wing excessively corroded

nearside rear tyre driven flat (sidewall damage)

offside front wheel tight to turn by hand

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2022 149,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside pitted / surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery earth terminal loose

fuel pipes corroded

knock from steering possible universal joint.

nearside front lower wing excessively corroded

nearside rear tyre driven flat (sidewall damage)

offside front wheel tight to turn by hand

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2021 148,756 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

fuel pipes corroded badly

nearside front wing lower badly corroded

slight play in offside front shock bush

Fail 22 Jan 2021 148,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nsf and Osf Shock absorber corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nsr and Osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf , Osf and fron to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight play

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking or perishing , adv replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Badly corroded ,Adv replacement ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 147,282 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (possible bearing play) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play in both lower column ujs (2.2.2 (c))

boot not opening, gained access behind seats

center exhaust deteriorating

nearside front lower wing excessively corroded

oil leaks

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

unable to fully assess offside & nearside front brake pipes as theyre behind wheel liners

Fail 24 Jan 2020 147,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (possible bearing play) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play in both lower column ujs (2.2.2 (c))

boot not opening, gained access behind seats

center exhaust deteriorating

nearside front lower wing excessively corroded

oil leaks

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

unable to fully assess offside & nearside front brake pipes as theyre behind wheel liners

Pass 15 Jan 2019 147,142 miles

N/S inner cv boot splitting

N/S sill/lower part of rear quarter corroded( also lower section of front wing corroded)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

both front brake flexis hoses Ferrules corroded

both front brake pipes to front hoses fairly corroded( brake pipes have plastic covers fitted so unable to view all of pipes

both front tyres deteriorating in tread/wearing on inner section of tread

brake pipe front to rear corroded also brake pipes to rear calipers corroded

centre exhaust rubber hanger split exhaust still supported advise replacement soon

minor leak of exhaust gases from centre exhaust box / also rear box advise weld repair to rear box soon)

odd noise heard from steering during lock to lock check????

play in both front wheel bearings

power steering pump damp of oil( aux belt deteriorating)

rear registration plate deteriorating

wiper stalk worn

Pass 22 Jan 2018 146,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (from centre exhaust box also heat shield on box deteriorated) (7.1.2)

N/S sill/lower part of rear quarter corroded

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

boot release/mech worn advise replacement soon

both brake pipes to rear calipers corroded

both front brake pipes to hoses corroded

both front tyres perishing in tread

brake pipe front to rear corroded

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated/split exhaust system just supported

fuel lines corroded

lower part of N/S/F wing corroded

odd noise heard from steering during lock to lock turns????

play in both front wheel bearings

rear brake discs corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

wiper stalk worn

wipers smear

Fail 15 Jan 2018 146,867 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (brake pipe front to rear will require new clips due to corrosion ) (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (rear exhaust box detaching from pipe) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r16 92v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush(badly deteriorated that removed its self from mounting) (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (from centre exhaust box) (7.1.2)

N/S sill/lower part of rear quarter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre wearing close to legal limit

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

both brake pipes to rear calipers corroded

both front brake pipes to hoses corroded

both front tyres perishing in tread

brake pipe front to rear corroded

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated/split exhaust system just supported

front brake pads wearing thin and discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

lower part of N/S/F wing corroded

odd noise heard from steering during lock to lock turns????

play in both front wheel bearings

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin and close to limit

rear registration plate deteriorating

wiper stalk worn

wipers smear

Pass 3 Jan 2017 144,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 138,849 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 138,848 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 135,204 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 131,183 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 131,183 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 129,598 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 125,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 122,094 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 122,094 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 121,852 miles

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

Oil leak

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

underbody has corrosion

Pass 6 May 2009 115,608 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 115,506 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 115,504 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

dampness on brake servo

Fail 5 Jul 2007 115,450 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 115,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A9 SDF is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 A9 SDF, 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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A9 SDF is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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