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F643 ECW

1989 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,257 mi
Last recorded113,257 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF643 ECW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,681cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,257 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 113,240 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 105,425 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 105,409 miles

Central Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,870 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 99,870 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,433 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 98,433 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F643 ECW is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F643 ECW, 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 F643 ECW registered?

F643 ECW is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F643 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F643 ECW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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