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E481 GMX

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

95,373 mi
Last recorded95,373 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE481 GMX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 95,373 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,224 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 95,202 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,165 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,970 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,849 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,651 miles

n/s/r stop lamp showing white light to side of car

Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,243 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 94,243 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,392 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 93,321 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 93,321 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,390 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 92,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 91,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 91,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 91,335 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 91,000 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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E481 GMX is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 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 E481 GMX, 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 E481 GMX registered?

E481 GMX is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E481 GMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E481 GMX shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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