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A9 VGA

1988 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,109 mi
Last recorded155,109 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VGA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 155,109 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 155,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 154,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 154,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside n/s hand brake low effort

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 154,778 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside n/s hand brake low effort

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 154,453 miles

Nearside Front corrosion out of any prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear corrosion out of any prescribed area

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

Offside Rear corrosion out of any prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 154,453 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front corrosion out of any prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear corrosion out of any prescribed area

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

Offside Rear corrosion out of any prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 154,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 154,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 154,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 154,451 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 154,451 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 154,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 154,378 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 154,377 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 153,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 210,985 miles

parking brake efforts low

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside front lower balljoint

play in offside front track rod end

Pass 26 Apr 2007 195,627 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 195,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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 VGA is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 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 VGA, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 VGA is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 6 January 1988.

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