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G855 ARV

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,022 mi
Last recorded180,022 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 ARV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 180,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 180,001 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 178,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 176,713 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 173,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 170,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 166,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 163,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 159,866 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 159,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 159,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 155,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 151,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 147,470 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 142,718 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 138,833 miles

All tyres perished & cracking between treads (slight)

Both front lower wings corroded (offside heavy)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Chips to front screen

Power steering pipes & rack damp

nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 4 Oct 2013 138,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All tyres perished & cracking between treads (slight)

Both front lower wings corroded (offside heavy)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Chips to front screen

Power steering pipes & rack damp

Pass 5 Oct 2012 134,441 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oily mist on underside of engine

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2011 129,546 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 124,740 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 120,053 miles

Adsvise slight movement in both front upper suspension components

Advise brake fluid level is getting low

Advise engine oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 120,053 miles

Adsvise slight movement in both front upper suspension components

Advise brake fluid level is getting low

Advise engine oil leak.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 115,547 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

small oil leak in engine compartment

unable to clearly see any brake pad linings

Fail 22 Sep 2008 115,348 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pipes corroded

small oil leak in engine compartment

unable to clearly see any brake pad linings

Pass 21 Sep 2007 110,446 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 105,600 miles

small amount wear in lower steering column u/j. †

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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G855 ARV is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G855 ARV, 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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G855 ARV is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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