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F39 RHX

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,246 mi
Last recorded126,246 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF39 RHX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 126,246 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 126,199 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

both driveshafts noisy ?

wire rubbing on offside driveshaft

Pass 16 Sep 2010 152,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 152,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 115,804 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 115,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 110,676 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 110,671 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

wires from fuel tank(possibleto sender)fouling and stripped bare,recommend repair to wire and insulate

Pass 2 May 2007 110,456 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 110,453 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 109,508 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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F39 RHX is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F39 RHX, 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 F39 RHX registered?

F39 RHX is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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