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G439 VAR

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,464 mi
Last recorded144,464 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG439 VAR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 144,464 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 144,177 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 144,006 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 143,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 143,741 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 143,429 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 143,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 142,988 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 142,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 142,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 142,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 142,620 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 138,963 miles

advise check rear brakes .getting sticky

oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2014 138,343 miles

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

engine oil leak

scratched wind srceen

Fail 1 Oct 2014 138,343 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine oil leak

scratched wind srceen

Pass 18 Sep 2013 137,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 137,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 137,216 miles

could do with new tyres all round

Fail 9 Sep 2011 137,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

could do with new tyres all round

Pass 8 Oct 2010 137,130 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 137,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

centre rear view mirror insecure

chips in screen also some scuffing from blade damage

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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G439 VAR is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 G439 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.

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What year was G439 VAR registered?

G439 VAR is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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