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G436 VAR

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,117 mi
Last recorded116,117 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG436 VAR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 116,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 116,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 115,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 114,627 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 113,258 miles

Lower steering shaft, both universal joints slight side play.

Pass 22 May 2018 112,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 112,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 111,142 miles

All 4 tyres beginning to age crack

Pass 7 May 2015 109,916 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 107,601 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 106,102 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 106,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 104,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,826 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

squeak from nearside rear wheel area

Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 101,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 98,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 98,195 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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G436 VAR is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G436 VAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G436 VAR registered?

G436 VAR is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G436 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G436 VAR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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