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E496 VMW

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,831 mi
Last recorded126,831 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE496 VMW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 126,831 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 126,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 126,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,174 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 120,338 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 120,338 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 116,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,527 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 111,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 110,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,270 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 97,429 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 97,106 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 97,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E496 VMW is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E496 VMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E496 VMW?

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What year was E496 VMW registered?

E496 VMW is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 October 1987.

Is E496 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E496 VMW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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