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G398 YLY

1990 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,302 mi
Last recorded189,302 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 YLY
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 189,302 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 discs rusted

o/s/f tyre starting to get very low on inside edge

Fail 19 May 2012 189,302 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 discs rusted

o/s/f tyre starting to get very low on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,482 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet struts weak

offside front tyre balding inner edge - 225/4018

offside front wheel rubbing on inner wheel arch lining on full lock

Fail 3 Aug 2011 88,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet struts weak

offside front tyre balding inner edge - 225/4018

offside front wheel rubbing on inner wheel arch lining on full lock

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,445 miles

Drivers door check strap insecue.

Slight corrosion around ferraled end of brake hoses.

Slight leak from power steering pump/rack area.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 84,433 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Drivers door check strap insecue.

Slight leak from power steering pump/rack area.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 84,409 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Drivers door check strap bolts lose in a piller.

Engine coolant leak from front engine area.

Off side rear outer drive shaft gaiter plit in two pieces.

Slight leak from power steering pump union area.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 76,835 miles

Off side front door check strap lose on piller.

Off side front floor has minor jacking damage.

Off side front spot lamp inoprative.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,835 miles

Off side front door check strap lose on piller.

Off side front floor has minor jacking damage.

Off side front spot lamp inoprative.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gear box has oil leak!

Fail 25 Jun 2007 70,959 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

the gearbox leaking oil!

Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,154 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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G398 YLY is a 1990 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G398 YLY, 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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G398 YLY is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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