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G457 LWD

1990 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,879 mi
Last recorded138,879 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 LWD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 138,879 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension mountings corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 138,853 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension mountings corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 138,687 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2009 138,820 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth on the edges of the inner and outer tread bands.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 138,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth on the edges of the inner and outer tread bands.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 137,719 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 137,713 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 137,600 miles

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 135,144 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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G457 LWD is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 G457 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 36 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G457 LWD registered?

G457 LWD is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is G457 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G457 LWD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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