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G780 DSC

1990 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

250,339 mi
Last recorded250,339 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG780 DSC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 250,339 miles

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 23 Aug 2024 250,339 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire on wheel rim

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear parking brake lagging

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 250,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire on wheel rim

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear parking brake lagging

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Fail 22 May 2023 250,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust fumes excessive and smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam in bumper (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam flip light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded on ferrules

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

rear differential leaking

Pass 29 May 2019 243,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s front floor panel corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 243,238 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s front floor panel corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 236,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column U.J has slight play

Fail 25 May 2018 236,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column U.J has slight play

Fail 8 May 2018 236,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2017 230,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 230,207 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 225,906 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Slight play at o/s rear wheel

Fail 28 Jul 2015 225,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Signs of play at o/s rear wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2014 218,635 miles

O/s indicator repeater lamp "dim"

Signs of "play" in o/s rear wheel.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 207,429 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 201,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 188,838 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 188,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 174,156 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 154,623 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 154,623 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 144,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 137,253 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 131,298 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

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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G780 DSC is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G780 DSC, 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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G780 DSC is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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