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E4 LCO

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,203 mi
Last recorded125,203 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LCO
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 125,203 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

fuel lines corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2023 125,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

fuel lines corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2022 125,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

brake pad wear light on

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2021 125,068 miles

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

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

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

both rear diff / driveshaft seal slightly damp

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 124,956 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded badly

inside boot corroded badly (not a structural area)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2019 124,945 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded badly

inside boot corroded badly (not a structural area)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2017 124,609 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 124,609 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 124,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 123,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

coolant level low

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 123,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

coolant level low

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 122,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 119,453 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)

Some corrosion to nearside rear inner wing but not in prescribed area.

Fail 15 Aug 2009 119,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 117,894 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 117,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 114,885 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 110,650 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 110,638 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s/f tyre low on out side edge

Fail 15 Jul 2006 110,450 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E4 LCO is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 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 E4 LCO, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E4 LCO is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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