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F397 LKE

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,770 mi
Last recorded146,770 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF397 LKE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 146,770 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 146,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 146,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 146,250 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 146,044 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 145,632 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 144,814 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 140,624 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 136,352 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 136,352 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 129,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 129,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 125,570 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 122,154 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 119,204 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 118,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 May 2006 110,616 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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F397 LKE is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F397 LKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F397 LKE registered?

F397 LKE is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F397 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F397 LKE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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