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G408 TYR

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,104 mi
Last recorded176,104 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG408 TYR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,681cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 176,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 168,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 168,350 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 161,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front top macpherson strut mounts have minor play

n/s/r tyre wearing low 3mm

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2015 161,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front macpherson strut top mounts have minor play

both rear brakes fluctuating slightly

centre exhaust corroded and has minor leak

o/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 158,410 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear chassis slightly rusted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 157,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 156,406 miles

sills corroded, steering rack worn

Fail 18 Nov 2011 156,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

sills corroded, steering rack worn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 156,388 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 156,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 155,759 miles

brake pipes poorly secured

Fail 9 Oct 2009 155,752 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Sep 2008 155,078 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 155,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 150,360 miles

various brake pipes starting to corrode. †slight movement both front wheel barings.

Fail 3 Nov 2006 150,360 miles

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

various brake pipes starting to corrode. †slight movement both front wheel barings.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 149,686 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 149,686 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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G408 TYR is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G408 TYR, 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 G408 TYR registered?

G408 TYR is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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