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E540 XMR

1988 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,812 mi
Last recorded174,812 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 XMR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 174,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 174,812 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 174,116 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 173,553 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 172,977 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 172,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 171,743 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 171,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 158,838 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 145,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 130,305 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 117,717 miles

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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E540 XMR is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E540 XMR, 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

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What year was E540 XMR registered?

E540 XMR is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E540 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E540 XMR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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