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E351 CHS

1987 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,901 mi
Last recorded127,901 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE351 CHS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 127,901 miles

Front O/S AND N/S JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 127,901 miles

Front O/S AND N/S JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 127,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 127,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 127,681 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 127,074 miles

Lower STEERING SHAFT COUPLING HAS SLIGHT WEAR

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

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

Rear Upper FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 21 May 2019 127,074 miles

Lower STEERING SHAFT COUPLING HAS SLIGHT WEAR

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

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

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

Rear Upper FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 30 Mar 2018 126,598 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 126,302 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 125,671 miles

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play steering shaft (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 125,525 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade worn

Fail 11 Oct 2014 125,525 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 125,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 124,684 miles

Oil leak

n/side track rod slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2012 124,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside 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

n/side track rod slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2011 123,941 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 123,541 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 123,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 122,869 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 122,846 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2007 122,847 miles

slight oil leak at power steering pump

Pass 2 Sep 2006 122,336 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E351 CHS is a 1987 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E351 CHS, 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 E351 CHS registered?

E351 CHS is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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