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E185 FRA

1988 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,744 mi
Last recorded89,744 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 FRA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,449 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 87,036 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 87,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 85,468 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 82,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,926 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 81,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,812 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,412 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 21 Jun 2013 74,585 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,163 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,512 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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E185 FRA 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 E185 FRA, 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 E185 FRA registered?

E185 FRA is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E185 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E185 FRA 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.

Does E185 FRA have outstanding finance?

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