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F698 MRA

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,554 mi
Last recorded174,554 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF698 MRA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 174,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 174,109 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 171,118 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 170,047 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 170,030 miles

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

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 166,553 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 166,553 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 161,975 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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F698 MRA is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F698 MRA, 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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F698 MRA is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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