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E483 LAC

1988 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,310 mi
Last recorded105,310 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE483 LAC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 105,310 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 105,310 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 105,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,310 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 105,299 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,711 miles

All tyres older than 10 years

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 104,635 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,561 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,181 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,665 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering collumn universal joints

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering collumn universal joints

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,361 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,541 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 93,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,251 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 90,896 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 90,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,478 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 86,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,003 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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E483 LAC is a 1988 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E483 LAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E483 LAC registered?

E483 LAC is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E483 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E483 LAC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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