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G406 UMB

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,985 mi
Last recorded136,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG406 UMB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 136,985 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 136,985 miles

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 136,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 136,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 136,897 miles

brake discs sslightly corroded and worn all around

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 136,897 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake discs sslightly corroded and worn all around

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 136,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front pas slight leak from rack

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill showing signs of corrosion. covered under seal. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,776 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 136,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 134,830 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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G406 UMB is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 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 G406 UMB, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G406 UMB registered?

G406 UMB is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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