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A2 LPE

1988 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,532 mi
Last recorded122,532 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LPE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 122,532 miles

brake pad warning light on

slight engine and power steering leak {oil}

Fail 14 Apr 2025 122,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

power steering fluid leak

slight offside front ball joint play

Pass 25 Apr 2024 122,532 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

slight leak at power steering rack

slight play in offside ball joint

Fail 22 Apr 2024 122,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes starting to rust

slight leak at power steering rack

slight play in offside ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2023 122,532 miles

Rear fuel pipes and brake pipes rusted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 122,532 miles

brake and fuel pipes starting to rust

rear discs slightly warped

slight power steering leak

Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,531 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

handbrake readings low

slight play in offside ball joint

slight power steering leak at pump

Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,522 miles

handbrake readings low

Fail 11 Jun 2019 122,521 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazard lights (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

handbrake readings low

Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,517 miles

fuel pipes rusted

Fail 21 May 2018 122,517 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 122,102 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,056 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 121,470 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,264 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 120,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 117,835 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 117,402 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 116,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 114,232 miles

slight movment o/s front road wheel

Fail 10 Aug 2007 114,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 114,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 112,887 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 112,887 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear fuel hose perishing

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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A2 LPE is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 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 A2 LPE, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 LPE registered?

A2 LPE is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is A2 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LPE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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