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G507 JKW

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,448 mi
Last recorded147,448 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG507 JKW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 147,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 147,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front INNER WING AND SILL CORRODED

Offside Front INNER WING AND SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 147,269 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front INNER WING AND SILL CORRODED

Offside Front INNER WING AND SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 147,128 miles

Front wings to inner sills holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2021 147,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wings to inner sills holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 146,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bottom wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose bottom wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 146,435 miles

n/s/f wing corroded at bottom

o/s/f Wing corroded at bottom

Fail 5 Mar 2019 146,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f wing is corroded at the bottom

o/s/f wing is corroded at the bottom

Pass 4 Jun 2018 145,662 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 145,659 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 145,372 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 145,358 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 144,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front reg plate deteriorated

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

Offside front shock casing corroded

Slight coolant leak

Slight play in steering column lower bush

Slight power steering fluid leak

Very slight play in steering column universal joints

Fail 25 Feb 2013 144,744 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front reg plate chipped

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

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link bolt insecure

Offside front shockabsorber casing corroded

Power steering leaking slightly

Slight play in both steering universal joints

Slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 7 Dec 2011 143,693 miles

front wipers slightly streaky

nearside rear anti-roll bar link slightly insecure

stonechip in front registration plate

Fail 7 Dec 2011 143,648 miles

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

front wipers slightly streaky

nearside rear anti-roll bar link slightly insecure

stonechip in front registration plate

Pass 20 Jul 2010 142,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 139,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 139,106 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 139,085 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2007 136,663 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 129,552 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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G507 JKW is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G507 JKW, 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 G507 JKW registered?

G507 JKW is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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