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E138 ELH

1987 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,105 mi
Last recorded115,105 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 ELH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 115,105 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 115,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,842 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 114,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 114,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 113,940 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 110,236 miles

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

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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E138 ELH is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E138 ELH, 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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What year was E138 ELH registered?

E138 ELH is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E138 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E138 ELH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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