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F408 DOL

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,016 mi
Last recorded68,016 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 DOL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 68,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 67,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from T piece to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 67,606 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,091 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,976 miles

both front wings are corroded on lower edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,358 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,283 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative don't flash (1.4.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,618 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,938 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,391 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,564 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres scrubbing tracking out? and worn low!

o/s front spot light inop!

Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,564 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres scrubbing tracking out? and worn low!

o/s front spot light inop!

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,756 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,753 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 22 Jun 2009 55,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear axil tyres different sizes

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

o/s front spot light inop!

Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear axil tyres different sizes

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

o/s front spot light inop!

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,446 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 51,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,492 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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F408 DOL is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F408 DOL, 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 F408 DOL registered?

F408 DOL is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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