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E143 DNB

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,178 mi
Last recorded129,178 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 DNB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 128,036 miles

All shock asorbers slightly corroded

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Inner body sills slightly corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 128,036 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All shock asorbers slightly corroded

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Inner body sills slightly corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 128,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,570 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 124,058 miles

no.plates in boot of vehicle

o/s/r slight play in wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f D bush

Pass 27 Apr 2012 122,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,931 miles

show reg plates in boot

Pass 17 Apr 2010 116,676 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroided

Pass 18 Apr 2009 112,702 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 107,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 104,387 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 100,219 miles

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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E143 DNB is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E143 DNB, 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 E143 DNB registered?

E143 DNB is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 February 1988.

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