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F17 DEK

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,205 mi
Last recorded150,205 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 DEK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 150,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper worn

Fail 29 Jul 2024 150,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 15 Jul 2023 150,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 149,877 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 148,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 146,038 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2009 143,142 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 140,857 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 140,857 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 140,857 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 140,625 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 140,536 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside washer only just hitting screen

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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F17 DEK is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F17 DEK, 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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F17 DEK is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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