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F740 TNR

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

202,121 mi
Last recorded202,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF740 TNR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 202,121 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 202,119 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 202,119 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 202,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 202,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 201,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 199,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 199,138 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 198,526 miles

Offside Front antiroll bar bush has slight play

slight play in steering column lower uj joint

Fail 31 Jan 2017 198,525 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/f ball joint play (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 197,775 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 197,775 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 194,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 191,872 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 191,869 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 187,986 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 185,334 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 185,333 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 182,389 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine under shield insecure

Fail 23 May 2009 182,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine under shield insecure

Pass 31 May 2008 179,438 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 177,128 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 177,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 174,680 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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F740 TNR is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 F740 TNR, 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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F740 TNR is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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