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RSU 944

1990 Porsche 944

Turquoise Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,602 mi
Last recorded108,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 108,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats folded down ()

multi ribbed belt perished

Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,805 miles

Offside centre inner sill mount weakened.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 102,786 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside centre inner sill mount weakened.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,015 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

o/s sill has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2008 95,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

o/s sill has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2007 92,321 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside and offside sill covers are surface rusted

Fail 6 Nov 2007 92,321 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside sill covers are surface rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 87,495 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 87,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s handbrake lower reading than o/s

Pass 30 Aug 2005 83,651 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 83,163 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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RSU 944 is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Turquoise with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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