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E175 KLE

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

115,277 mi
Last recorded115,277 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE175 KLE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,277 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 113,778 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 113,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,276 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 113,170 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 112,993 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,712 miles

All brake pipes and hoses covered in grease not allowing full inspection of component

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Repaired area covered in underseal

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Vehicle underside covered in grease obscuring some items

Fail 5 Mar 2019 112,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All brake pipes and hoses covered in grease not allowing full inspection of component

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Vehicle underside covered in grease obscuring some items

Pass 6 Mar 2018 112,453 miles

Rear Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,944 miles

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,700 miles

all underside is waxoil coated unable to fully inspect

Fail 16 Mar 2016 111,700 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Rear driveshaft seal leaking

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all underside is waxoil coated unable to fully inspect

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,455 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 110,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 110,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 109,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 108,679 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 107,439 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 107,426 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 106,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 104,838 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 103,510 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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E175 KLE is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 E175 KLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E175 KLE registered?

E175 KLE is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E175 KLE safe to buy?

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