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H159 FDL

1990 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,780 mi
Last recorded162,780 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 FDL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 162,780 miles

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

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2018 162,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 161,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 152,804 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 152,804 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 149,649 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Oil leak

coolant resevior bottle leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2009 149,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant resevior bottle leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2007 143,995 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 143,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 139,259 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 139,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both doors hard to open.

STRONG ADVISE:- FOOT BRAKE TRAVEL.

STRONG ADVISE:- REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES AT `T PIECE RUSTY.

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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H159 FDL is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H159 FDL, 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 H159 FDL registered?

H159 FDL is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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