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G612 WLH

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,720 mi
Last recorded125,720 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG612 WLH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both inner & outer sills corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2013 123,180 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

all steel brake pipes corroding

both sides inner & outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2012 119,764 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 119,709 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 119,709 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 118,889 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 118,100 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 118,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 115,734 miles

corrosion to inner face of n/s/r brake disc

cut in n/s/f tre outer sidewall

interior mirror missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in front suspension leg

rear tyres won on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2006 115,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion to inner face of n/s/r brake disc

low parking brake effort n/s

o/s/f flexible brake pipe contaminated with oil

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in front suspension legs

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2005 113,753 miles

handbrake has only just passed on efficiency

Fail 3 Aug 2005 113,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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G612 WLH is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 G612 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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What year was G612 WLH registered?

G612 WLH is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G612 WLH safe to buy?

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