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G512 JKW

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

189,341 mi
Last recorded189,341 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 JKW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 189,341 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 187,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

power steering leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 185,980 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 185,980 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 184,968 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 184,606 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 184,482 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front shock absorber internal play

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Offside front shock absorber internal play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 184,480 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nearside front shock absorber internal play

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Offside front shock absorber internal play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 183,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 183,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 182,252 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 182,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 182,243 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 182,243 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 181,895 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 181,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 181,493 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 181,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 180,066 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 180,062 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 178,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 175,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 168,699 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 168,525 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 163,050 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G512 JKW is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G512 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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G512 JKW is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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