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E484 FVX

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,535 mi
Last recorded118,535 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE484 FVX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 118,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 118,535 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 117,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 117,979 miles

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

rear sills covered in sealer cannot fully inspect

Fail 12 Mar 2022 117,979 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 117,430 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 117,423 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

car undersealed heavily

front brake discs pitted

nsf inner wheel arch trim loose

oil leak

osr inner wheel arch trim loose

Fail 19 Apr 2019 117,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint retaining bolt has non locking nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint retaining bolt has non locking nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights flash with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at arm mount corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jack points heavily corroded and appears to have collapsed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 116,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces scored (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,687 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 116,555 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,908 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,480 miles

o,s,r brake disc badly corroded inner face.

Fail 28 May 2011 114,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front jacking point/floor holed outwith prescribed areas

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 112,461 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 112,420 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Slight movement in both front strut top mounts but not excessive

Sligt lift in both front wheels but not excessive

front wipers smearing the screen slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2009 108,445 miles

n/s front floor +o/s +n/s rear jacking points corrroded out with persc ribed erea

Pass 28 Mar 2008 104,885 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 101,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 95,907 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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E484 FVX is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E484 FVX, 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 E484 FVX registered?

E484 FVX is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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