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E539 TFL

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

114,421 mi
Last recorded114,421 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 TFL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,421 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2024 114,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 113,801 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 113,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,913 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,519 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 106,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,944 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 105,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

floor/outer sill corroded n/s/f not in priscribed area

Pass 12 Apr 2011 102,897 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking .

Pass 15 Apr 2010 101,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 101,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 98,884 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,207 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 92,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 90,843 miles

advise handbrake travel

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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E539 TFL is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E539 TFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E539 TFL?

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What year was E539 TFL registered?

E539 TFL is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E539 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E539 TFL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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