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E239 DNA

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,032 mi
Last recorded168,032 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 DNA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 168,032 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 168,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jan 2012 166,428 miles

Both sides front and middle floor sections,both sides rear sections inner sills all corroded.

Brake pipes and fuel line greased

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside front brake wear indicator wiring insulation deteriorated

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake backplate deteriorated/corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 166,428 miles

Both sides front and middle floor sections,both sides rear sections inner sills all corroded.

Brake pipes and fuel line greased

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside front brake wear indicator wiring insulation deteriorated

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake backplate deteriorated/corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 163,555 miles

Both sides headlamp slighly insecure

Both sides rear brake discs corroded

Both sides rear brakes slight binding

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column lower coupling slight freeplay

Fail 20 Jan 2011 163,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both sides headlamp slighly insecure

Both sides rear brake discs corroded

Both sides rear brakes slight binding

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front floor,nearside boot floor and nearside rear lower quarter panel all corroded.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column lower coupling slight freeplay

Fail 23 Jan 2010 159,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 159,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 154,220 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 154,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 150,577 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 146,656 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 146,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 141,841 miles

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

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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E239 DNA is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E239 DNA, 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 E239 DNA registered?

E239 DNA is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E239 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E239 DNA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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