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E128 HGU

1988 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,870 mi
Last recorded144,870 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE128 HGU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 144,870 miles

passenger seat slightly loose

Fail 2 Oct 2008 144,870 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passenger seat slightly loose

Fail 2 May 2007 138,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside inner trac rod

Pass 2 May 2007 138,663 miles

slight play in offside inner trac rod

Pass 6 Apr 2006 138,663 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 138,655 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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E128 HGU is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E128 HGU, 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 E128 HGU registered?

E128 HGU is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E128 HGU safe to buy?

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