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F281 OPJ

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 OPJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 125,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 123,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 114,421 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 111,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 10,894 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 106,634 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 106,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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F281 OPJ is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F281 OPJ, 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 F281 OPJ registered?

F281 OPJ is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F281 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F281 OPJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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