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E453 TCV

1988 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,809 mi
Last recorded121,809 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE453 TCV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 May 2013 121,809 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 121,809 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 121,521 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 120,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 119,282 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 111,895 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 110,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 108,710 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 107,752 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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E453 TCV is a 1988 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 E453 TCV, 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 E453 TCV registered?

E453 TCV is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E453 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E453 TCV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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