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E151 ELH

1987 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,337 mi
Last recorded126,337 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE151 ELH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 126,337 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 126,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 126,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 126,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 22 Jan 2019 126,335 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,318 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 126,235 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 126,235 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 126,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rust in n/s/rear wheel arch

Fail 3 Dec 2014 126,050 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rust in n/s/rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Nov 2013 125,483 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 125,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 123,790 miles

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

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

nearside sidelight lens damaged

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2012 123,790 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre badly perished, 215/60r15

nearside sidelight lens damaged

offside front tyre badly perished

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

various oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2011 120,071 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 120,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,687 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 115,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 112,823 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 112,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 112,043 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 110,799 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E151 ELH is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 E151 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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E151 ELH is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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