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G55 XRY

1990 Porsche 944

Gold Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,277 mi
Last recorded140,277 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG55 XRY
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 140,277 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 140,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 140,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bothy front tyres in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2009 140,243 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 140,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 137,324 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 137,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 137,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G55 XRY is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Gold with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G55 XRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G55 XRY registered?

G55 XRY is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G55 XRY safe to buy?

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