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G656 XFP

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,732 mi
Last recorded153,732 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 XFP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 153,732 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 146,449 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 146,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 146,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 146,411 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 146,391 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 146,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 145,917 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 145,089 miles

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

slight play in nearside front steering tie rod

Pass 13 Mar 2014 144,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 144,310 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 144,305 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 142,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 139,958 miles

Both rear tires getting low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake poor eficiency

Pass 14 Sep 2010 137,314 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 137,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 136,941 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 136,941 miles

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

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

off side rear brake dust plate loose

Pass 19 Sep 2008 135,843 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 134,363 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 130,487 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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G656 XFP is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G656 XFP, 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.

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What year was G656 XFP registered?

G656 XFP is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G656 XFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G656 XFP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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