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F17 GTO

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,034 mi
Last recorded14,034 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 GTO
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 14,034 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 13,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 12,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 12,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,205 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,536 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,490 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,429 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 5,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 4,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 31,362 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,362 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 878 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 133,049 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 133,049 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 130,839 miles

hand brake only just to standard 16%

Fail 18 May 2006 130,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

hand brake only just to standard 17%

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 GTO is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F17 GTO registered?

F17 GTO is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F17 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 GTO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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