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F40 OJR

1989 Porsche 944

Gold Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,223 mi
Last recorded90,223 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 OJR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 90,223 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2024 89,944 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Aug 2024 89,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,310 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2022 88,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sill areas at front of rear wheels corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,394 miles

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2019 88,219 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,069 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,125 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,080 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,997 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear a b s wiring loose

front and rear brake back plates missing

off side rear inner drive shaft gaitor clip corroded

retaining clips on near side rear drive shaft gaitors corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,398 miles

both fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Oct 2009 82,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,813 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 78,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside brake back plate missing

offside front floor egde holed but not next to suspension or seatbelt mountings

Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,700 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 75,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s brake back plate missing

o/s lower ball joint dust cover split

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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F40 OJR is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Gold with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F40 OJR, 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 F40 OJR registered?

F40 OJR is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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