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G437 FSJ

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,966 mi
Last recorded166,966 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG437 FSJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 166,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 7 Nov 2017 166,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front spot light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pad light on

wiper blades worn

Fail 30 Oct 2017 166,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal Fluid level on minimum. (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 162,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 162,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 159,121 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 159,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 157,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/srear brake disc corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2011 157,918 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/srear brake disc corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2010 152,613 miles

oil leak at offside front

Pass 7 Jul 2009 150,889 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted at inner facings

slight damage at outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2007 149,050 miles

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

offside rear disc corroding at inner facing

Fail 18 Oct 2007 149,040 miles

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear disc corroding at inner facing

Pass 11 Dec 2006 147,789 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 147,771 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 144,985 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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G437 FSJ is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G437 FSJ, 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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G437 FSJ is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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