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F3 DNC

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,615 mi
Last recorded101,615 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 DNC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 101,615 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 101,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 100,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake has the higher efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 100,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive maximum limit 3.50% actual limit 10.41% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake has the higher efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,811 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,734 miles

clutch mechanism sticking

rear brake pipes corrosion @ t piece

rear footbrake showing distortion,parked up long term

Fail 10 Jul 2017 100,731 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch mechanism sticking

rear brake pipes corrosion @ t piece

rear footbrake showing distortion,parked up long term

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,714 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,630 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 100,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,100 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2012 100,100 miles

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 98,842 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 98,083 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE READING 210 N/S READING 100

Fail 4 Jun 2009 98,083 miles

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

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

O/S HANDBRAKE READING 210 N/S READING 100

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

Pass 6 May 2008 87,391 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 87,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,924 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 78,924 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 73,363 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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F3 DNC is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 F3 DNC, 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 36 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 F3 DNC registered?

F3 DNC is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 12 February 1990.

Is F3 DNC safe to buy?

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