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H36 YYY

1990 Porsche 944

Turquoise Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,363 mi
Last recorded168,363 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH36 YYY
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 168,363 miles

Boot lid insecure wont latch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to big leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill weak holed filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split and tread near limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake disc and pad not making full contact

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear floor holed

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar lower corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside reg bulb blue

Pass 26 Sep 2019 166,476 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front small stone chip in screen

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration bulbs blue

Fail 25 Sep 2019 166,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front small stone chip in screen

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration bulbs blue

Pass 28 Nov 2017 162,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 160,153 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 160,153 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 160,150 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusting (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2012 159,095 miles

engine wet with oil

exhaust rusty at joints

n/s/f light lens broke

n/s/r has corrosion in bottom lower area

Fail 3 May 2012 159,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine wet with oil

exhaust rusty at joints

n/s/f light lens broke

n/s/r has corrosion in bottom lower area

Pass 5 May 2011 158,741 miles

BOTH REAR SILLS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 158,098 miles

Brake pad light on dash

Slight twist in nsf brake hose

Fail 26 Mar 2010 157,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 154,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 139,683 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)

slight corrosion to nearside rear lower quatre but not within 30cm of anything structual

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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H36 YYY is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Turquoise with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H36 YYY, 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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H36 YYY is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 December 1990.

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