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E138 RRP

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,333 mi
Last recorded130,333 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 RRP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 130,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 129,412 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 127,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2023 127,424 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 126,546 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 126,546 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 125,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 124,256 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 124,256 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 124,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 122,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,616 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 121,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All tyres perished / cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 119,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,975 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 116,887 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 115,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 114,132 miles

Corrosion base of n/side front wing

Slight corrosion centre silencer

Slight oil leak n/side rear hub oil seal

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,477 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 109,917 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 107,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 105,850 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 104,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 102,762 miles

Both front brake flexi pipe ferrels show signs of corrosion.

Both front suspension un its have slight play in top bushes.

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

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

Slight oil leak in both rear hubs.

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 RRP is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E138 RRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E138 RRP registered?

E138 RRP is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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