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E384 OCX

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

130,477 mi
Last recorded130,477 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE384 OCX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 130,477 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 130,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 130,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 130,477 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,308 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 130,305 miles

Brake performance not tested couldnt finish test as nsf kept locking out too much imbalance (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2020 129,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 129,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 129,343 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 129,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 128,457 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2018 128,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2017 127,444 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,178 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 125,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 123,359 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 123,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 121,277 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 121,277 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 121,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 121,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear discs inner face in poor condition

off side rear brake has slight warp

Pass 1 Oct 2011 119,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 178,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n.s. & o.s. floorpan corners at front corroded through

unable to check brake pipes in some shielded areas - advise removal of shields to check!

Fail 24 Sep 2010 178,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n.s. & o.s. floorpan corners at front corroded through

unable to check brake pipes in some shielded areas - advise removal of shields to check!

Pass 30 Jun 2009 117,077 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 117,070 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 114,499 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 114,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2007 112,347 miles

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

windscreen washers operation intermitant

Pass 18 May 2006 110,356 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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E384 OCX is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 E384 OCX, 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 E384 OCX registered?

E384 OCX is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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