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E194 GNL

1988 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE194 GNL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 113,706 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 113,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,133 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 113,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,814 miles

Lower steering column universal joint slight play/wear

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 110,814 miles

Lower steering column universal joint slight play/wear

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,163 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,839 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,111 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,466 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,783 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 95,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 92,036 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,036 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 90,441 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 90,435 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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E194 GNL is a 1988 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E194 GNL, 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 E194 GNL registered?

E194 GNL is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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