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E140 XRH

1987 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,312 mi
Last recorded147,312 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 XRH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 147,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 147,312 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 147,533 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 139,916 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 139,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 137,284 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 132,401 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 132,401 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 129,339 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 129,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XRH is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E140 XRH?

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What year was E140 XRH registered?

E140 XRH is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 October 1987.

Is E140 XRH safe to buy?

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