MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,462 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength corner as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill-floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill-floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front both shocks have slight play
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Coolant leak ()
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both at hub mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S AND O/S TOP SLIDING BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES CRACKS IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PEDAL SINKS TO FLOOR (1.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S AND O/S TOP SLIDING BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES CRACKS IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance not tested DUE TO SEVERE N/S/F AND N/S/R BRAKE BINDING BADLY. (1.2.1 (g))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front and rear brakes slight drag
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded in places
N/s parking brake reading poor - may need repair / adjustment
N/s/f tyre tread wearing low / worn on inner edge
N/s/r tyre tread worn close to legal limit / worn on inner edge
O/s/r tyre tread slightly cracked / worn on inner edge
Center exhaust section outer skin corroded
N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
N/s/r tyre worn to 2mm / slightly cracked in places
O/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places
Rear brake / fuel pipes corroded in places
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear inner / outer sills corroded
centre exhaust section corroded
engine oil leak
front to rear fuel pipes corroded badly
light output from o/s headlight dull
various rear brake pipes corroded in places
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/R inner arch deteriated not within 30cm of prescibed area
O/S/R sil slightly corroded
Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear centre brake pipe union getting corroded
slight play in both front strut top mountings
Oil leak
poor beam image osf head light,metal brake pipe rusting from front to rear union to osr flexy pipe
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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G481 BSF is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 G481 BSF, 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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G481 BSF is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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