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F163 MLL

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,173 mi
Last recorded155,173 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 MLL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 155,173 miles

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

fuel pipe at rear slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 155,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

fuel pipe at rear slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 154,874 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 154,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 154,520 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s front whrrl bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 154,357 miles

both outer floor to sills slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2011 154,355 miles

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

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

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

both outer floor to sills slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2010 154,344 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear discs corroded car has been stood

slight corrosion in both sills

Pass 7 Jul 2009 154,161 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 154,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 153,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 152,691 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 152,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 152,043 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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F163 MLL is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F163 MLL, 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 F163 MLL registered?

F163 MLL is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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