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G418 LWP

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,607 mi
Last recorded117,607 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG418 LWP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 117,607 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 117,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,449 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 116,449 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,376 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 115,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,190 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 113,055 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 113,053 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 112,963 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2020 112,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 112,931 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 112,759 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 112,165 miles

Washers weak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 110,261 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 110,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 109,760 miles

front tyre tread depths near legal minimum, rear brake pipes showing signs of corrsion.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 109,760 miles

Offside Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

front tyre tread depths near legal minimum, rear brake pipes showing signs of corrsion.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 99,640 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 86,214 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 86,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,230 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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G418 LWP is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G418 LWP, 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 G418 LWP registered?

G418 LWP is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G418 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G418 LWP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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