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E144 YEY

1988 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,602 mi
Last recorded128,602 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE144 YEY
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 128,602 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 128,077 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 127,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 127,278 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 127,271 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 127,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,556 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 122,329 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,255 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 118,222 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 115,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 108,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 106,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 104,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 102,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 100,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E144 YEY is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E144 YEY, 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 E144 YEY registered?

E144 YEY is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E144 YEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E144 YEY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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