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E31 JAN

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,325 mi
Last recorded60,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 JAN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 60,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 59,809 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 59,794 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively only jus met requirement/requires attention (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,285 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 56,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,243 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,765 miles

Bottom radiator hose has been touching power steering pump pulley

Offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

Slight oil leak from offside front

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,785 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,966 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,852 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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E31 JAN is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E31 JAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E31 JAN?

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What year was E31 JAN registered?

E31 JAN is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E31 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E31 JAN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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