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F290 HKP

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,462 mi
Last recorded127,462 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 HKP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 127,462 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2025 127,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 126,408 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt twisted (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 126,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber /bump stop damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber /bump stop damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt twisted (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,494 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

engine coolant low

nearside rear chassis seal slight corrosion outer

Fail 21 Nov 2022 125,367 miles

Power steering pump leaking from engine component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both outer (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

nearside rear chassis seal slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 124,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,647 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,907 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,731 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 119,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,316 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,221 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 118,822 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 117,587 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 116,475 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 116,405 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2011 115,240 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 113,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 113,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 112,566 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 112,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 112,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

fuel pipes at rear slightly corroded

fuel smell at rear

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit

slight play at front wheels

suspect leak from radiator

Pass 12 May 2008 109,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 106,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 102,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 100,753 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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F290 HKP is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F290 HKP, 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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F290 HKP is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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