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F162 WDD

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

175,473 mi
Last recorded175,473 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 WDD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,681cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 175,473 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 175,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 175,118 miles

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

Rear Rear Passenger seat not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 175,116 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn, plus cracking all way round outer face (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear Passenger seat not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 174,833 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 174,830 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 174,816 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F162 WDD is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F162 WDD, 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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F162 WDD is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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