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F349 OTS

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,733 mi
Last recorded141,733 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 OTS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 141,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front sidelight dim

Fail 14 Aug 2013 141,733 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 22 Aug 2012 134,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 126,893 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010

All 4 Tyres New 255/40 R17

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 115,610 miles

All 4 Tyres New 255/40 R17

Pass 12 Mar 2009 114,746 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on tread

Fail 3 Mar 2009 114,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

front flexi ferrules corroded and front metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre cut on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2008 113,904 miles

corrosion on all flexible brake hose ferrules

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on outer edges

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight judder n/s/f brake

Fail 3 Mar 2008 113,904 miles

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

corrosion on all flexible brake hose ferrules

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on outer edges

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight judder n/s/f brake

Pass 3 Mar 2007 110,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 109,294 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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F349 OTS is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F349 OTS, 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 F349 OTS registered?

F349 OTS is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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