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E156 UWL

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,093 mi
Last recorded159,093 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE156 UWL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 159,093 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 159,093 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 158,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 158,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 157,645 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 157,645 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 156,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 156,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 155,260 miles

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 6 May 2008 155,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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E156 UWL is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E156 UWL, 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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What year was E156 UWL registered?

E156 UWL is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 22 October 1987.

Is E156 UWL safe to buy?

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