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G61 VFK

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,923 mi
Last recorded179,923 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG61 VFK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 179,923 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 179,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 179,921 miles

Fuel pipes are slightly corroded

N/S/F lens cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,059 miles

Front bumper lower skirt missing

Front discs lipped and inside surface corroding

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush deteriorating

Nearside Front side light lens cracked

Offside Rear inner c.v boot split

fuel pipes corroding

oil level between marks

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,323 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 104,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front wiper blade rubbers have small splits in the ends

Fail 25 Jul 2014 101,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 93,298 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,154 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,154 miles

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

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

exhaust blowing from centre box

os/f wheel cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2006 84,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 84,163 miles

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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G61 VFK is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G61 VFK, 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 G61 VFK registered?

G61 VFK is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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