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EHZ 5250

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

161,049 mi
Last recorded161,049 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHZ 5250
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2010 161,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside door handle sticking

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 161,043 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both outer sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 25 Nov 2008 158,790 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 158,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 158,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight blow from exhaust front section

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake disc [inner face]

smell of fuel from engine bay but no leaks found at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2007 154,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

engine oil leak covering underside & brake pipes

Fail 25 Oct 2007 154,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak covering underside & brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2006 148,008 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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EHZ 5250 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 EHZ 5250, 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 EHZ 5250 registered?

EHZ 5250 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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