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H977 XYJ

1990 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,050 mi
Last recorded146,050 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH977 XYJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 146,050 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 146,050 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 140,669 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 140,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 133,601 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 125,614 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 125,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 122,991 miles

BRAKE PIPES AT O/S/R 'T' PIECE CORRODING

EXHAUST TAILPIPE CORRODING

Pass 19 Nov 2007 122,617 miles

LEAK FROM THE O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT THE O/S/R "T" PIECE,CORRODING

SOME PLAY IN THE STEERING RACK,O/S INNER BALL JOINT

Pass 8 Sep 2006 119,618 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT THE O/S/R, WHERE THEY JOIN AT THE 'T' PIECE CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2005 112,932 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 112,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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H977 XYJ is a 1990 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H977 XYJ, 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 H977 XYJ registered?

H977 XYJ is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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