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H42 FLE

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,704 mi
Last recorded116,704 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 FLE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,704 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,404 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 108,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 108,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake has reduced braking effort

Fail 21 Jul 2021 106,561 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake has reduced braking effort

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,480 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sliding bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jun 2020 105,477 miles

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

Engine low on oil

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sliding bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 103,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,389 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,379 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 103,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,071 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 102,036 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

ns hand brake effort lower than os

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,155 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 98,967 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 98,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,278 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 97,444 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 95,928 miles

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

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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H42 FLE is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H42 FLE, 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 H42 FLE registered?

H42 FLE is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H42 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H42 FLE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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