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G881 ALR

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,512 mi
Last recorded97,512 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 ALR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 97,512 miles

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

Vehicle is covered with underseal front and rear.

Pass 7 Jul 2025 97,512 miles

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

Vehicle is covered in underseal.

Pass 6 May 2023 97,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is covered in underseal.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 95,436 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 93,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner lower wheel arch/boot floor

Fail 11 May 2017 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner lower wheel arch/boot floor

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,210 miles

car has been undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2015 93,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car has been undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,995 miles

car has been undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,998 miles

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

corrosion to various brake pipes

o/s/f brake flexi hose corrosion to ferrules

Fail 12 Aug 2013 89,998 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,467 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G881 ALR is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G881 ALR, 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

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What year was G881 ALR registered?

G881 ALR is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G881 ALR safe to buy?

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