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E429 FRS

1988 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,082 mi
Last recorded129,082 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 FRS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,082 miles

oil leak

osf brake is binding slightly

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 128,616 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 128,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

radiator damp

Pass 6 Dec 2018 127,338 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres have age related cracks both rears

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 125,027 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 125,022 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,067 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 123,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 122,140 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 122,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 122,084 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 122,049 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 122,049 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 121,524 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 117,872 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 117,867 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 117,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 115,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 114,257 miles

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

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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E429 FRS is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E429 FRS, 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 E429 FRS registered?

E429 FRS is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 27 January 1988.

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