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H721 ATO

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

138,282 mi
Last recorded138,282 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH721 ATO
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 138,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 137,878 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (top mount) minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2025 137,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 30% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/17 both front tyres torn around outer edge of tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear service brake efficientcy low advise brake check

Pass 4 Aug 2023 137,151 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2022 136,735 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 136,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 136,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear not locking (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

small hope in inner seal n/s/r

Fail 25 Nov 2020 136,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to floors

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to inner sills

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2019 135,410 miles

Central exhaust leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch

oil leak

steering rack and pipes wet

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 May 2019 135,169 miles

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

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

Central exhaust leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch

oil leak

steering rack and pipes wet

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2018 133,684 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 133,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily cracked worn on inner edge and on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

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

corrosion to inner sills and floors

number plates poorly secured

oil leak

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 May 2017 132,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished & worn close to limit

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight movement on its mounting

Fail 8 May 2017 132,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished & worn close to limit

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight movement on its mounting

Pass 20 May 2016 131,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to both front floor pans & inner sills

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

Fail 10 May 2016 131,184 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to both front floor pans & inner sills

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

Pass 27 May 2015 131,003 miles

Corrosion to front inner sills/jacking points/Rear chassis and rear suspension componets

Fail 27 May 2015 131,003 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Corrosion to front inner sills/jacking points/Rear chassis and rear suspension componets

Pass 28 May 2014 130,347 miles

handbrake just meet the required limit 16%

no bottom to both front wings

rear view mirror

Fail 14 May 2014 130,347 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear view mirror

Fail 29 Jan 2013 130,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 130,179 miles

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

over heating

slight corrison under car

Fail 9 Jul 2010 130,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

over heating

slight corrison under car

Pass 1 Jun 2009 125,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear reg plates starting to discolour

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit unable to adjust

plastic trims shields and guards cvovering some perscribed areas

Fail 27 May 2009 125,284 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear reg plates starting to discolour

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit unable to adjust

plastic trims shields and guards cvovering some perscribed areas

Fail 20 Jun 2008 120,210 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 120,210 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 114,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 109,080 miles

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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H721 ATO is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 H721 ATO, 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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H721 ATO is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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