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XXI 2287

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,952 mi
Last recorded146,952 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 2287
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,681cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 146,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 146,171 miles

n/s hand brake lower effort

o/s/foot brake lazy

rear tyres perished

slight stiffness in steering

Pass 7 Jan 2015 142,715 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 142,715 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 139,282 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 138,041 miles

Oil leak

all four brake hose ferrules corroded!

front and rear discs slightly pitted!

Fail 2 Feb 2013 138,037 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

All four brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

n/s/r drive shaft securing bolts loose x2

oil leak

steering noisey in operation

Pass 9 Dec 2011 137,684 miles

fuel hose ferrules corroded!

rear brake hose ferrules corroded!

Fail 23 Nov 2011 137,299 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel hoses at rear ferrules starting to corrode!

Pass 3 Nov 2010 133,423 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2008 132,958 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 132,958 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 123,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,734 miles

offside and nearside front lower arm bushs starting to perish

slight play in nearside front shock absorber piston

Fail 29 Jul 2006 114,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 114,642 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight top and bottom play in nearside front shock piston

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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XXI 2287 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XXI 2287, 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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XXI 2287 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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