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E289 JDP

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,764 mi
Last recorded140,764 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 JDP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 140,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 139,881 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,305 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 134,079 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 131,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 129,256 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,852 miles

Slight play in O/S steering rack knuckle

Fail 16 Apr 2012 127,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in O/S steering rack knuckle

Pass 6 May 2011 126,480 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 125,324 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 123,723 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 123,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 119,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 117,880 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 115,006 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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E289 JDP is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E289 JDP, 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

How do I check the history of E289 JDP?

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What year was E289 JDP registered?

E289 JDP is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E289 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E289 JDP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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