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E16 BUL

1990 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,896 mi
Last recorded191,896 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 BUL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 191,896 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 185,282 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 184,192 miles

All brake discs light corrosion

Exhaust tail pipe weld connection shows signs of severe corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of deterioration

Pass 9 Apr 2018 183,838 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 183,229 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 183,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 178,553 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 178,553 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 177,231 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 177,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s front iner sill rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 176,628 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 176,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 175,674 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 175,657 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 174,646 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 174,646 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 174,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 166,262 miles

All brake flexible hose ferrules corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2008 157,918 miles

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

both sides rear drive shafts inner gaiters split

Pass 10 Jan 2007 148,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 139,758 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2006 139,758 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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E16 BUL is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E16 BUL, 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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What year was E16 BUL registered?

E16 BUL is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 November 1990.

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