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F986 YAB

1998 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,040 mi
Last recorded167,040 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 944108,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 YAB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2024 167,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and rear inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 164,972 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 164,972 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 162,370 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 161,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 161,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 158,604 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 158,602 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2007 149,536 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 149,534 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 139,334 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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F986 YAB is a 1998 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 108,552 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 F986 YAB, 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 28 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F986 YAB registered?

F986 YAB is a 1998 Porsche 944, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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