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E514 CDS

1988 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,288 mi
Last recorded109,288 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE514 CDS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 109,288 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 109,288 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 109,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 109,266 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,220 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 109,041 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,595 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,461 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s o/s floors to sills welled and o/s under seat has corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2017 107,461 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower uj (2.1.5)

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s o/s floors to sills welled and o/s under seat has corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2016 107,381 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 107,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,308 miles

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

brake ferrules correded

o/s/r tyre low

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 107,308 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake ferrules correded

o/s/r tyre low

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 106,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 106,360 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 102,446 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 102,196 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 96,684 miles

Near side front tyre near limit

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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E514 CDS is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E514 CDS, 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 E514 CDS registered?

E514 CDS is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 February 1988.

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