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G217 DTJ

1990 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,560 mi
Last recorded130,560 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 DTJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 130,560 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 130,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 126,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 122,403 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)

Rigid brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 118,770 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 118,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 116,035 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 116,035 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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G217 DTJ is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G217 DTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G217 DTJ registered?

G217 DTJ is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 24 February 1990.

Is G217 DTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G217 DTJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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