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F221 RGM

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

196,812 mi
Last recorded196,812 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 RGM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 196,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 196,415 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 195,667 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 195,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 194,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 193,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 192,763 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 192,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 191,426 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 191,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2016 190,172 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 189,451 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 186,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 185,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 182,518 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 182,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake line corroded

fuel line corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 180,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 179,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 172,283 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 172,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 163,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 156,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 148,776 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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F221 RGM is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F221 RGM, 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 F221 RGM registered?

F221 RGM is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 7 February 1989.

Is F221 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F221 RGM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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