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E517 WOK

1988 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

226,064 mi
Last recorded226,064 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE517 WOK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 226,064 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no front fog lights working

Fail 14 Jan 2026 226,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

brake pad warning light on and underside off vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 177,365 miles

Brake pad warning light on - pads ok

Lots of corrosion covered in underseal on under side of vehicle floor pan

Offside front brake pipe appears damp where joining flexi hose but not leaking when pressure applied.

Fail 16 Jul 2024 177,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pad warning light on - pads ok

Lots of corrosion covered in underseal on under side of vehicle floor pan

Offside front brake pipe appears damp where joining flexi hose but not leaking when pressure applied.

Pass 4 Jul 2023 177,360 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 177,360 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 177,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 177,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 177,360 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 177,363 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 177,360 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 176,490 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 173,171 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 168,061 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 168,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 167,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 163,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Sligtht play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 11 Jun 2010 156,822 miles

surface corrosion on underbody

Fail 11 Jun 2010 156,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 24 Apr 2009 151,655 miles

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

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

near side front strut shaft has slight play

off side front strut shaft has slight play.

Pass 12 May 2008 148,865 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 148,865 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 144,329 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 141,188 miles

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

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

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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E517 WOK is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E517 WOK, 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 E517 WOK registered?

E517 WOK is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E517 WOK safe to buy?

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