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G583 VYJ

1990 Porsche 944

Gold Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,564 mi
Last recorded117,564 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG583 VYJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,564 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 117,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 115,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,028 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 141,248 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 112,464 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS BEEN BADLY DAMAGED ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL (255/40YR17).

Pass 2 Feb 2010 106,485 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Feb 2009 96,769 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 96,080 miles

nearside front brake hose upper ferrule slightly corroded

offside front brake hose upper ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,318 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 92,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside 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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G583 VYJ is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Gold with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G583 VYJ, 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 G583 VYJ registered?

G583 VYJ is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G583 VYJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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