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E214 MLC

1987 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,719 mi
Last recorded109,719 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 MLC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 109,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 108,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 107,593 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,591 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,579 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 106,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 106,565 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 106,562 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,998 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,998 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 105,989 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 105,222 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 10,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,868 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,032 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,104 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 101,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,007 miles

as previous test

Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,074 miles

corrosion to n/s/r lower wheel arch

n/s/f lower driving lamp not working on main beam

slight play in n/s steering rack

surface corrosion to all brake and suspension components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 98,169 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 97,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,523 miles

front and rear brake components corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

o/s/f window not operating

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 13 Dec 2008 96,512 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front and rear brake components corroding

inner outer sill panels corroding

o/s/f window not operating

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2007 95,670 miles

both rear inner sill panels corroding

front suspension corroding

o/s/f window not operating

oil leaks

Fail 1 Dec 2007 95,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear inner sill panels corroding

front suspension corroding

o/s/f window does not operate

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2006 94,785 miles

surface corrosion to all chasis and suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2005 93,969 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2005 93,940 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

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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E214 MLC is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 E214 MLC, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E214 MLC registered?

E214 MLC is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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