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F789 PLW

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,422 mi
Last recorded128,422 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF789 PLW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 128,422 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 128,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 128,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

boot lid not closing properly

n/sr tyre soft

o/sf brake disc cover rubbing

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play n/sf strut mounting

Pass 19 Mar 2012 125,686 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 125,686 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 122,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sills showing signs of corrossion

Pass 20 Jan 2010 119,457 miles

slight play at front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jan 2010 119,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded/loose

slight play at front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2009 110,536 miles

FUEL PIPES INSECURE AT REAR CLIP.

L/H/R SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH FRONT HUBS.

FUEL PIPES CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

SMALL CHIP AT R/H SIDE OF WINDSCREEN.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 103,975 miles

BATTERY INSECURE.

BOOT FLOOR WET.

GENERAL ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

L/H/R SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH FRONT HUBS.

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN AT R/H SIDE.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 103,975 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BATTERY INSECURE.

BOOT FLOOR WET.

GENERAL ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

L/H/R SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH FRONT HUBS.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN AT R/H SIDE.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 98,767 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 94,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2005 91,454 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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F789 PLW is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F789 PLW, 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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F789 PLW is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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