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G256 YPD

1990 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,294 mi
Last recorded135,294 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 YPD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 135,294 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 135,215 miles

slight play universal joint column to steering rack.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 135,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trialing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play lower steering u/j joint.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 134,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 134,310 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 134,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 133,141 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 133,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 131,250 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 130,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 130,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 129,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 129,457 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 129,278 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 127,261 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 123,372 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 121,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 119,737 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 119,725 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 117,714 miles

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

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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G256 YPD is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G256 YPD, 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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G256 YPD is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 12 February 1990.

Is G256 YPD safe to buy?

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