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G260 RAM

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

123,358 mi
Last recorded123,358 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG260 RAM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 123,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle has been undersealed

wiper motor very noisey

Fail 24 May 2023 123,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle has been undersealed

wiper motor very noisey

Pass 18 Jun 2022 123,358 miles

All underside suspension bushes perishing but not likely to fail

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rubber brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside of swept area/zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 31 May 2019 123,358 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative lights not working when switch operated (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe near 3 way connector before rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at 3 way connector before axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension bushes front and rear are slightly perished and starting to show signs of cracking

underside of car has been covered in underseal

Fail 25 Apr 2015 123,358 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under body corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 123,218 miles

N/s.headlamp secured with cable ties.

Both front discs pitted,suspect veh.has stood.

Most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 4 May 2010 123,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Most other brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 122,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pedal rubber damaged

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2007 122,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pedal rubber damaged

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

offside wiper blade split

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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G260 RAM is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G260 RAM, 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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What year was G260 RAM registered?

G260 RAM is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G260 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G260 RAM shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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