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D442 VKE

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,620 mi
Last recorded159,620 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD442 VKE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 159,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 159,620 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 159,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 158,724 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 151,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 146,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 144,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 144,534 miles

All direction indicators not working Indicators n/w o/s or n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazard lights n/w (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in n/s/f roll bar link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f steering gaiter split/insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 143,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front damper has play internally

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper damper has play internally

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 143,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front damper has play internally

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper damper has play internally

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 141,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot Well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 141,246 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Lamp in bumper (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Corrosion/hole n/s/r chassis close to rear shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet is missing screen, requires adjustment (8.2.3)

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 Body has slight corrosion Corrosion/hole appearing o/s/r boot well. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Corrosion appearing on o/s/r outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 138,992 miles

brake pad warning on dash

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 11 Oct 2016 138,992 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning on dash

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 21 Sep 2016 138,885 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber soft

Offside Front shock absorber soft

Offside Rear Fuel has been repaired & other rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2015 136,059 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split in boot (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Repair to fuel line & rusty fuel line

Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,989 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 129,406 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside and Offside front suspension strut bump stops deteriorating

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2013 129,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside and Offside front suspension strut bump stops deteriorating

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 126,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 126,320 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 126,234 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 126,234 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 125,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 123,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

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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D442 VKE is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 D442 VKE, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D442 VKE is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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