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G790 LAB

1990 Porsche 944

Turquoise Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,738 mi
Last recorded153,738 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG790 LAB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 153,738 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 153,738 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 153,553 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 147,331 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 147,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working No visible lamps illuminate when switched (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 140,655 miles

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

Slight play in n/s & o/s front strut glands

Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,441 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 137,433 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Rear pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 135,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 133,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,613 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 124,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 122,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,615 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 121,273 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 119,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,669 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 118,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2007 118,067 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 117,804 miles

oil leaks n/s/o sill repaird cover sills fitted n/s/r tyer worn low o/s/o sill rusty stone chips to windscrean front to rear brake pipes rusty fuel lines rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2006 117,773 miles

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

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

rear tyres close to limit.front too rear metal brake pipe corroding & fuel lines.os outer sill corroded..outer sill covers fitted.

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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G790 LAB is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Turquoise with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G790 LAB, 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 G790 LAB registered?

G790 LAB is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G790 LAB safe to buy?

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