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G487 PCE

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,361 mi
Last recorded136,361 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 PCE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 136,361 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 136,091 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 135,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 135,351 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 135,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 134,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,894 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 134,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 131,877 miles

Front both sides perishing in tread

Nearside Outer sill corrodinfg

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 131,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snaped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Power steering pump insecure adjuster snapesd (2.3.6)

Steering column universal joint insecure U/J to steering rack loose (2.1.5)

Front both sides perishing in tread

Nearside Outer sill corrodinfg

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

metal fuel pipes at rear quite heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 125,526 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 125,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 124,239 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front tyre is a RUN FLAT type

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside front tyre beginning to perish

Passenger door difficult to open

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 123,789 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre beginning to perish

Passenger door difficult to open

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,593 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 122,591 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,259 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

abs lamp not working but unable to ascertain system fitment

bonnet and boot gas struts weak

bonnet release handle broken

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2012 121,259 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

abs lamp not working but unable to ascertain system fitment

bonnet and boot gas struts weak

bonnet release handle broken

nearside door mirror insecure

offside front brake binding slightly

offside parking brake lagging

Pass 21 Oct 2011 119,155 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake balance 20% MAX 25%.

n/s mirror unit loose.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,001 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 116,001 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

bonnet stays very weak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,918 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 115,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to check headlamp aim

Pass 28 Jul 2009 115,708 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 115,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 115,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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G487 PCE is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 G487 PCE, 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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G487 PCE is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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