MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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centre exhaust rubber mount missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust rubber mount missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
tyre size is 225/45 x 17
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Fuel hose insecure at filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Slight play both side front strut stems
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
front tyres wearing on inner edges and perished
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
front tyres wearing on inner edges and perished
How Reliable is the Porsche 944?
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VDZ 205 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 VDZ 205, 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 VDZ 205 registered?
VDZ 205 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 6 February 1989.
Is VDZ 205 safe to buy?
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