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E198 WEX

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

61,976 mi
Last recorded61,976 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 WEX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 61,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 61,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 60,719 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,399 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,063 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 58,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,184 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,770 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,048 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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E198 WEX is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E198 WEX, 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 E198 WEX registered?

E198 WEX is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E198 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E198 WEX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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