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E505 AFG

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,234 mi
Last recorded142,234 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE505 AFG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 142,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 141,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 140,788 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 140,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 139,927 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 139,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 138,699 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable STEERING COLUMN UJ DEFORMED (SERVICEABLE) at steering rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r age cracks no cords showing or loss of air (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view NEARSIDE LOWER DAMAGED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 138,663 miles

Brake performance not tested REAR BRAKE binding badly (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 138,646 miles

Central Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable universal joint onto steering rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 138,641 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Central Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable universal joint onto steering rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 138,439 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 138,434 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

flexible hose from clutch master cylinder leaking fluid

reverse lamps inoperative

oil leaks from engine running onto exhaust manifold

Pass 7 Aug 2013 137,211 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 137,211 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 136,800 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 136,790 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 136,100 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 136,100 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E505 AFG is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 E505 AFG, 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 E505 AFG?

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What year was E505 AFG registered?

E505 AFG is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E505 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E505 AFG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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