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G447 LWD

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,957 mi
Last recorded166,957 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG447 LWD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 166,957 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 163,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 160,678 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 157,706 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 152,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 152,262 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 Mar 2019 149,678 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 149,678 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 147,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 145,655 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 145,348 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 145,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 145,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres perrished on sidewalls

Fail 22 Sep 2012 145,221 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres perrished on sidewalls

Fail 21 Sep 2011 145,056 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has small chips

Pass 21 Sep 2011 145,056 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has small chips

Pass 11 Sep 2010 144,576 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

windscreen has minor chips

Fail 10 Sep 2010 144,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

windscreen has minor chips

Pass 30 Sep 2009 140,492 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 133,285 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 128,054 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 126,099 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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G447 LWD is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 G447 LWD, 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

How do I check the history of G447 LWD?

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What year was G447 LWD registered?

G447 LWD is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G447 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G447 LWD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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