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E140 ELH

1987 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,159 mi
Last recorded78,159 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 ELH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 78,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 76,672 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 76,668 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,945 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 71,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 71,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,162 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 70,162 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,866 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 68,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,857 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,362 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,354 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E140 ELH is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E140 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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E140 ELH is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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