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E456 PAJ

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,799 mi
Last recorded110,799 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE456 PAJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 110,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 11 May 2026 110,795 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 13 May 2025 109,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 108,918 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,422 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 108,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front fog lights stay on

Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,068 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 108,066 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 107,439 miles

nearside washer jet not working but,still lots of water getting to screen.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,944 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 104,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,313 miles

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2017 101,311 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,481 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,481 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 97,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 97,461 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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E456 PAJ is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E456 PAJ, 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 E456 PAJ registered?

E456 PAJ is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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