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F737 HWE

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,510 mi
Last recorded45,510 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF737 HWE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,681cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing in operation

nearside and offside front shock absorbers have some lateral play

Fail 17 Sep 2014 45,510 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing in operation

nearside and offside front shock absorbers have some lateral play

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,575 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 44,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,725 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2009 41,211 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 41,209 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,177 miles

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

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 38,785 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 37,044 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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F737 HWE is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F737 HWE, 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 F737 HWE registered?

F737 HWE is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F737 HWE safe to buy?

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