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F217 RPJ

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,153 mi
Last recorded84,153 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF217 RPJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 84,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 83,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,892 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing inner edge badly but no ply or cords found (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing inner edge badly but no ply or cords found (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres cracking up slightly in treads

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,466 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,051 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 73,909 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 72,818 miles

Brake pipes have all been greased

Pass 13 Jun 2009 72,764 miles

All brake pipes and hoses waxoiled.

NSF/OSF shock absorber pistons have slight play.

Fail 13 Jun 2009 72,764 miles

All brake pipes and hoses waxoiled.

NSF/OSF shock absorber pistons have slight play.

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 72,735 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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F217 RPJ is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F217 RPJ, 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

How do I check the history of F217 RPJ?

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What year was F217 RPJ registered?

F217 RPJ is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F217 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F217 RPJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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