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G872 WGW

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,309 mi
Last recorded185,309 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG872 WGW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 185,309 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 185,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 May 2015 185,299 miles

Corrosion O/S/F Sill Not Within Prescibed Area

Surface Corrosion to O/S And N/S Sill/Floor At Seat Belt Mounts

Fail 23 Apr 2015 185,299 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

some corrosion to both sill/floor panels at seatbelt mounts

some corrosion to front of o/s outer sill not within a perscribed area

Pass 25 Sep 2014 185,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to brake servo

front and rear fuel pipes corroded

paint bubling on os ns outer sill

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2014 185,296 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to brake servo

front and rear fuel pipes corroded

paint bubling on os ns outer sill

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2013 185,283 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 185,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 185,263 miles

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

n/s parking brake cale insecure to hub assembly

slight play in n/s front strut when jacked up

Pass 21 Apr 2011 185,261 miles

N/S/F Fog Lamp Inoperative

Slight Play In O/s/f Wheel Bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 185,261 miles

N/S/F Fog Lamp Inoperative

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

Slight Play In O/s/f Wheel Bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 185,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 184,778 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 184,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 179,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 165,021 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 150,665 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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G872 WGW is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G872 WGW, 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 G872 WGW registered?

G872 WGW is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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