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G605 WLH

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,961 mi
Last recorded192,961 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 WLH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 192,961 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 192,933 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 192,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 190,716 miles

this vehicle has years of corrosion underneath and has been covered up

Fail 10 Jan 2019 190,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 189,053 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 188,841 miles

Offside Front small mark to brake hose

Pass 4 Oct 2015 188,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs rusty

windscreen delaminatlng

Pass 1 Oct 2014 188,164 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front screen delaminating o/s and n/s

Fail 29 Sep 2014 188,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front screen delaminating o/s and n/s

Pass 11 Oct 2013 186,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 186,715 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 186,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 185,410 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 185,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 180,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 175,076 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 174,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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G605 WLH is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G605 WLH, 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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G605 WLH is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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