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F711 RTF

1989 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,942 mi
Last recorded187,942 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF711 RTF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 187,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 187,942 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 187,942 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 187,058 miles

both front lower wings corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

rear brake lines corroded

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 385,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 182,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 176,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 169,120 miles

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

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

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

area under battery tray badly corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 8 May 2010 169,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

area under battery tray badly corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 165,142 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 165,108 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 164,764 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to n/s/r floor/inner wheel arh

dampness around p.a.s reservoir

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 27 Mar 2008 156,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 156,378 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 152,515 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 152,515 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 152,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

All brakes binding slightly.Rear number plate deteriorating.Power steering resorvoir damp

Hand brake effort low n/s

Pass 2 Mar 2006 142,148 miles

adcise oil leak arpund engine and steering area. †advise:slight play in both front wheels. †

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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F711 RTF is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F711 RTF, 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 F711 RTF registered?

F711 RTF is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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