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G498 PWR

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,250 mi
Last recorded107,250 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 PWR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 107,250 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 107,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sill at off side suspension mounting point has thick sealer and under seal covering so unable to check structure properly

service brake and park brake efficiency only just achieved

surface corrosion to both structural and non non load bearing areas of under side

vehicle presented for test with door trim and other interior components missing

Fail 25 Nov 2020 107,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by jacking point with in 30cms of lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side bulkhead holed and corroded

rear inner sill at off side suspension mounting point has thick sealer and under seal covering so unable to check structure properly

service brake and park brake efficiency only just achieved

surface corrosion to both structural and non non load bearing areas of under side

vehicle presented for test with door trim and other interior components missing

Fail 11 Sep 2020 107,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side side bulkhead corroded and holed in non load bearing area

Fail 8 Apr 2019 107,209 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected ratchet mechanism broken (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side and off side axle mounting areas at inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,017 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 107,017 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 106,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

play in front shocks

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

play in front shocks

play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,565 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight play in top mounts

Fail 9 May 2014 106,560 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play in top suspension mountings

slight play in o/s of rack

Pass 18 Jun 2013 106,226 miles

all brake discs rusty

play in both front shocks

power steering pipe damp

rusty around o/s/r suspension mount

Fail 3 May 2013 106,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs rusty

damp power steering pipe

play in both front shocks

Pass 26 Jun 2010 105,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 105,174 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 104,203 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 104,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear brake pad wear indicator wires not connected

nearside outter sill corroding & paint bubbling

offside front wing lower part corroding & paint bubbling

Pass 15 Nov 2005 102,859 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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G498 PWR is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G498 PWR, 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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G498 PWR is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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