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SIW 3942

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,127 mi
Last recorded137,127 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 3942
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 137,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 135,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at nearside rear junction joint (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering fluid, front of engine/pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 135,639 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Fuel pipe chafing chafing against propshaft (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged bottle to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 135,101 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 135,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 134,999 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underbody structure has corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2018 133,701 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Just passed on handbrake test on 17%

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 132,982 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,276 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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SIW 3942 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 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 SIW 3942, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIW 3942 registered?

SIW 3942 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is SIW 3942 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 3942 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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