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G665 VYJ

1990 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

198,428 mi
Last recorded198,428 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG665 VYJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 198,428 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2022 198,428 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 198,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 198,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 198,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger and rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perrishisd (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

nearside exterior door handle stiff

offside and nearside rear beam mounts corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 198,279 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four brake discs are corroded

corrosion to front floor pans. corrosion to underside and inner sills. unable to carry out full check covers fitted.

fog lamp tell tale not working on switch

nearside outer door handle sticking,

wear in front suspension ball joints

wiper switch in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2016 197,571 miles

corrosion to front floor pans.

corrosion to underside and inner sills. unable to carry out full check covers fitted.

front brake pipes corroded.

lower steering column u\j joint worn.

nearside outer door handle sticking,

wear in front suspension ball joints and gaiters.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 195,372 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 195,368 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 195,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 190,830 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 190,820 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 186,648 miles

front disc inner face slight corrosion

front number plate slightly deterated

Fail 19 Jun 2013 186,403 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 183,326 miles

wiper operation poor

Fail 20 Jun 2012 183,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper operation poor

Pass 22 Jun 2011 181,204 miles

PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE STIFF

Fail 17 Jun 2011 181,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE STIFF

Pass 14 May 2010 179,434 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 177,150 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 177,148 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 174,306 miles

o/s head light loose in housing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 167,860 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 167,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006

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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G665 VYJ is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 G665 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.

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G665 VYJ is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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