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PKS 497

1990 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

179,062 mi
Last recorded179,062 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKS 497
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 179,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 178,850 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 178,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 178,520 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 178,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 177,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 174,060 miles

Advise; nearside front floor pan slightly corroded [not in prescribed area]./ nearside rear [by exhaust] jacking area slightly corroded & dented.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [at both sides] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Strong Advise; steering column lower universal joint worn [at steering rack end].

Pass 14 Nov 2017 174,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly low effort from parking brake

Pass 1 Oct 2016 174,018 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 168,948 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 164,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 157,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 151,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 150,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 142,463 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 142,463 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 136,792 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 127,404 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 127,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 125,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 123,996 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 123,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both sides rear tyres wearing low.

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Tail pipe slightly insecure.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 122,937 miles

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

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

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

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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PKS 497 is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PKS 497, 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 PKS 497 registered?

PKS 497 is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is PKS 497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKS 497 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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