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G498 XRG

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,810 mi
Last recorded142,810 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 XRG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 142,810 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 142,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 136,498 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 127,910 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 125,251 miles

front tyres 2-3mm.

near-side rear tyre 2mm.

slight lift off-side front lower balljoint.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 125,030 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 124,933 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 124,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Handbrake action lazy, reccomend inspection at later date.

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 XRG is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G498 XRG, 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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What year was G498 XRG registered?

G498 XRG is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 September 1989.

Is G498 XRG safe to buy?

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