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F823 KAM

1989 Porsche 944

Beige Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,921 mi
Last recorded165,921 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF823 KAM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 165,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to outer rear wheel arch (lower)

Pass 7 Feb 2024 165,887 miles

General deterioration on under body and various areas of panelwork. antiroll bar bushes starting to deteriorate, slight play in antiroll bar link o/s front

Pass 30 Jan 2023 165,830 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 165,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 165,618 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 165,264 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 164,878 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 164,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 163,154 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 161,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 159,521 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 158,210 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 155,793 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 155,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 154,970 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

low brake readings o/s/r

Pass 21 Sep 2007 152,602 miles

advise patch welding to floor & sills advise oil leak advise fuel pipes slightly pitted advise noise from o/side rear hub

Fail 1 Sep 2007 152,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2006 147,588 miles

advise engine oil leaks advise slight play at front hubs

Fail 22 Jul 2006 147,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

bad oil leak from engine

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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F823 KAM is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Beige with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 F823 KAM, 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 F823 KAM registered?

F823 KAM is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 April 1989.

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