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F352 PLP

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,740 mi
Last recorded178,740 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF352 PLP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 178,740 miles

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2021 178,705 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 178,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 178,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 178,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 177,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 176,830 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 176,104 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 176,104 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 176,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 173,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2015 173,350 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2014 171,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2013 170,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

f/n/s & f/o/s inner brake discs and pads uneven wear

Pass 16 May 2013 170,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

f/n/s & f/o/s inner brake discs and pads uneven wear

Pass 26 Jul 2012 170,355 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 170,344 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

front and rear floor and inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 169,947 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 169,911 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear sill inner areas appear recently under sealed

Fail 7 Jan 2010 169,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s and n/s rear sill inner areas appear recently under sealed

o/s sill appears to be repaird incorrectly close to corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2009 168,956 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 165,822 miles

corrosion forming to rear of o/s outer sill

oil leak to o/s of engine bay onto & around power steering pump!

Fail 30 Jan 2008 165,822 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion forming to rear of o/s outer sill

oil leak to o/s of engine bay onto & around power steering pump!

Pass 26 Jan 2007 159,925 miles

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

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

heavy oil leak to o/s of engine bay! power steering fluid correct

slight discolouring to front No plate around the letter "f"

Pass 30 Jan 2006 138,559 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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F352 PLP is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F352 PLP, 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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F352 PLP is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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