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G508 KOA

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,005 mi
Last recorded85,005 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG508 KOA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 85,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 84,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear at t piece by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 -3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Jun 2025 84,948 miles

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

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear at t piece by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 -3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 84,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,370 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 83,370 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,392 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,575 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,083 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,324 miles

rear tyres wearing inside edge

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,891 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,780 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,785 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 51,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 48,369 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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G508 KOA is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G508 KOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G508 KOA registered?

G508 KOA is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G508 KOA safe to buy?

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