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E284 DRR

1988 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,098 mi
Last recorded138,098 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE284 DRR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 138,098 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 138,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 137,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 136,506 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 135,675 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 134,259 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 132,915 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 132,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 135,485 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 135,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 133,827 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 131,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2009 129,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 125,595 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 125,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

oil pressure guage showing 0 electric windows inop binding o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Aug 2006 125,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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E284 DRR is a 1988 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E284 DRR, 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 E284 DRR registered?

E284 DRR is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E284 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E284 DRR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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