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TAZ 9445

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,228 mi
Last recorded104,228 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 9445
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 104,228 miles

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 104,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ALL TYRES 20+ YEARS OLD!

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

Nearside Rear Brake shows little effort 81kg/only passed as offside plulls up well 179kg

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 102,317 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 102,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,291 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,846 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,824 miles

slight play in lower steering U J

Fail 22 Jan 2016 97,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in lower steering U J

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,812 miles

both front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2015 97,812 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,806 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 97,081 miles

slight movement in steering uj

Fail 8 Feb 2013 97,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight movement in steering uj

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,078 miles

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

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 Feb 2011 97,074 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 96,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 96,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 94,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 94,214 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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TAZ 9445 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TAZ 9445, 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.

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What year was TAZ 9445 registered?

TAZ 9445 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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