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G862 VGG

1990 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG862 VGG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 76,637 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 76,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,578 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 76,466 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,335 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 76,335 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 76,129 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,041 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 76,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,780 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 75,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 75,591 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 75,591 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 75,430 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 75,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,252 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,230 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 74,636 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,624 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,624 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,283 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 69,931 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 69,931 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,871 miles

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

both front struts play

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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G862 VGG is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G862 VGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G862 VGG?

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What year was G862 VGG registered?

G862 VGG is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G862 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G862 VGG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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