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G791 VML

1989 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,705 mi
Last recorded164,705 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG791 VML
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 164,705 miles

N/s parking brake reading poor

N/s/f fog lamp damaged

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 163,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 163,712 miles

Nearside Front side light lense cracked

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 163,250 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lense damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 162,315 miles

N/s parking brake reading poor - may require repair or adjustment

N/s/f fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 161,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity side ligth lens broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 161,598 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 161,188 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 159,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 157,975 miles

Anti-slip brake pedal rubber deteriating

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 156,437 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front position lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 156,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front position lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 154,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake effort only just met requirements

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 154,384 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 151,945 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 151,945 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 147,271 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges outside of full tread depth

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on edges outside of full tread depth

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 147,271 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges outside of full tread depth

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges outside of full tread depth

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2012 138,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 138,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 130,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear fog lamp lens damaged

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 12 Jan 2010 120,210 miles

both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2008 98,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 88,676 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 88,676 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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G791 VML is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G791 VML, 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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G791 VML is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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