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E523 AFJ

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,058 mi
Last recorded113,058 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE523 AFJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 113,058 miles

slight play in lower steering coloum universal joint

Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,814 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 111,799 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear backplates insecure & bolts missing

leak around offside front chassis area requires further investigation

Pass 12 Feb 2009 110,638 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 110,628 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 May 2007 109,885 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 108,812 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 108,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E523 AFJ is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E523 AFJ, 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 E523 AFJ registered?

E523 AFJ is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E523 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E523 AFJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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