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F260 HNB

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,665 mi
Last recorded94,665 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 HNB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,681cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,665 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2024 94,656 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

front + rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,650 miles

all suspension component's corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2022 94,756 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded outer skin peeling off

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rust and corrosion undernrath vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2022 94,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded outer skin peeling off

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rust and corrosion undernrath vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,650 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,711 miles

Rear of chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 92,399 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 92,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front headlight loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2009 91,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice all four tyres slight perished

advice slight corrision fuel pipe under car

Fail 19 Mar 2009 91,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice all four tyres slight perished

advice slight bind o/s/f brake

advice slight corrision fuel pipe under car

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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F260 HNB is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F260 HNB, 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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F260 HNB is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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