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F797 AVF

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2681cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,821 mi
Last recorded83,821 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF797 AVF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,681cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 83,821 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 83,324 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 83,298 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 83,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2006 83,101 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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F797 AVF is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F797 AVF, 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 F797 AVF registered?

F797 AVF is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F797 AVF safe to buy?

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