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E498 RNH

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,198 mi
Last recorded86,198 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE498 RNH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 86,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Parking brake 16%

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 86,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Parking brake 16%

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,163 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded behind inner wheel arch cover full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Repair to Suspension component mounting covered in wax oil

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded behind inner wheel arch cover full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,486 miles

Nearside Rear Poor repair to Suspension component mounting. Requirements only just met

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 85,464 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,862 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill, slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,038 miles

rear brake discs glazed

Pass 21 Oct 2017 83,166 miles

rear brake discs look glazed

Pass 22 Oct 2016 82,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 81,412 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,391 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 80,352 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 136,669 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 135,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 135,350 miles

both front tyres are cracking up

Fail 2 Nov 2011 135,350 miles

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

both front tyres are cracking up

Pass 22 Oct 2010 133,951 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2009 132,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 131,435 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 129,627 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 128,874 miles

both front top suspension mounts slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2006 128,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fuel pipe ferrules heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2006 128,741 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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E498 RNH is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E498 RNH, 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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E498 RNH is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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