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F338 UGM

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

163,808 mi
Last recorded163,808 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF338 UGM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2024 163,808 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes binding severley (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear floor and Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 163,764 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect underneath

Fail 21 Feb 2020 163,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 163,133 miles

general underbody condition

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Feb 2016 157,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged rear section of fuel line rusted (7.2.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 157,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR RUSTED THROUGH (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR SECTION RUSTED HOLES. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DUST COVER SPILT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear PETROL PIPE RUSTED BADLY

Pass 23 Jan 2015 156,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

fuel lines corroded

offside front brake slightly binding on

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2014 156,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

fuel lines corroded

nearside front floor corroded and holed

offside front brake slightly binding on

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2013 156,379 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak

outer sills corroding and covers fitted

rear inner sills weld repairs and corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2013 156,373 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 155,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 153,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various oil leaks

Fail 24 Mar 2011 153,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

gearbox oil leak, engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 147,510 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 147,510 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 141,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 141,146 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 135,015 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 135,015 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 127,515 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 127,515 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2005 127,497 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 127,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

noise from exhaust gasses in front pipe section

plastic inner wheel arches fitted to front and rear inner arches

slight lift to nearside front and offside front top shockabsorber top mounts

surface corrosion to vehicle underside to prescribed and non prescribed areas

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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F338 UGM is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 F338 UGM, 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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F338 UGM is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 23 January 1989.

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