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F251 PYN

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,246 mi
Last recorded143,246 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 PYN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 143,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 143,120 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight noise when wheel is rotated

Rear Slight oil leak in diff area and play in rear diff bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2020 142,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 142,674 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 142,674 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 142,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 142,060 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 141,186 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 141,185 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40 % recorded imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s and all pipes into rear union. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 139,942 miles

rear driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2014 138,390 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 136,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 134,331 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 132,243 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 129,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 126,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 115,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 113,335 miles

brake pipes from three way adapter have corrosion

fuel line at offside rear has corrosion

pas fluid around union to steering rack

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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F251 PYN is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F251 PYN, 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 F251 PYN registered?

F251 PYN is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F251 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F251 PYN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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