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E278 FRO

1987 Porsche 944

Multi-colour Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,551 mi
Last recorded123,551 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 FRO
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 123,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 123,551 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shocks close to chassis on the top bush mount

Pass 23 Nov 2019 124,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 123,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 123,555 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 123,551 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 123,184 miles

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

oil leak

slight blowing from exhaust front pipe area

Pass 31 Jan 2011 114,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2010 112,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 111,628 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 110,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 110,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 108,540 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 105,469 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 105,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E278 FRO is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Multi-colour with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E278 FRO, 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 E278 FRO registered?

E278 FRO is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E278 FRO safe to buy?

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