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G479 AFW

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 AFW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 96,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 95,287 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,365 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 92,362 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,927 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,782 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 91,782 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 91,763 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,741 miles

rear fog needs attention

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,051 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,770 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,761 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,668 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 68,087 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 64,139 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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G479 AFW is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G479 AFW, 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 G479 AFW registered?

G479 AFW is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G479 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G479 AFW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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