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E194 SAF

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,289 mi
Last recorded109,289 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE194 SAF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 109,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 108,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 108,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bump stop split

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 107,908 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 107,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,020 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 105,852 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 105,852 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2017 103,736 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 103,048 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 103,048 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 100,753 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 100,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 98,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 98,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 97,636 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 97,635 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,392 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,339 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 94,979 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 93,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 93,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front screen washer hose leaking at offside by hinge/joint

Fail 19 Sep 2005 83,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 83,289 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 SAF 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 76%.

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 SAF, 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 E194 SAF registered?

E194 SAF is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E194 SAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E194 SAF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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