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H48 RDW

1990 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,247 mi
Last recorded98,247 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH48 RDW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 98,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 97,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 96,731 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 96,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 95,208 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,333 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 93,151 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,727 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,114 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,247 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,162 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,345 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,827 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 88,805 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,094 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,082 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,375 miles

Front brake dics getting thin

NSF shocker has slight play in it

OSf anti-roll bar bush splitting

Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,945 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 74,377 miles

offside rear drive shaft gaiter insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2005 72,221 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

O/S/R Outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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H48 RDW is a 1990 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 H48 RDW, 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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H48 RDW is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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