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G153 UDM

1990 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 UDM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,116 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bean rusty (both sides around sill)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 135,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bean rusty (both sides around sill)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 127,920 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 127,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs rusty

n/s/f shock absorber has slight play

oil leak

rear discs rusty

vehicle rusty all over

Fail 14 Nov 2011 127,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs rusty

n/s/f shock absorber has slight play

n/s/f tyre soft

oil leak

rear discs rusty

vehicle rusty all over

Pass 16 Jun 2009 127,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 127,030 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 126,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 126,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 124,008 miles

Rear brake pad wear indicators not connected.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 124,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear brake pad wear indicators not connected

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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G153 UDM is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 G153 UDM, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G153 UDM is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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