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F281 UJH

1989 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

201,595 mi
Last recorded201,595 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 UJH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 201,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front and both rear brake discs corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2010 201,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front and both rear brake discs corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2007 201,255 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 197,506 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 197,511 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.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 UJH is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F281 UJH, 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 UJH registered?

F281 UJH is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F281 UJH safe to buy?

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