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E301 GLK

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,534 mi
Last recorded160,534 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 GLK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 160,534 miles

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

both lower wing areas corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 160,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 160,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 160,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 160,511 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 159,645 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has slight age related cracking to inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 159,642 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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)

Offside Rear Corrosion on rear of wheel arch but outside of any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre has slight age related cracking to inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 158,278 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 158,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 156,230 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 153,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 151,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 149,520 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 149,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 146,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle underside sprayed with oil.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 146,525 miles

Vehicle underside sprayed with oil.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 142,914 miles

handbrake below normal efficiency some lateral play in lower column uj

Pass 21 Aug 2006 139,400 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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E301 GLK is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E301 GLK, 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 E301 GLK registered?

E301 GLK is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E301 GLK safe to buy?

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