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E552 MYL

1988 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,391 mi
Last recorded165,391 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE552 MYL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 165,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 164,318 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 164,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 163,375 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 163,375 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 162,426 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 162,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 161,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 159,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 158,936 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 158,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative loosei in dash (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 157,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 157,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure touching drive shaft (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 156,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 155,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 154,605 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 154,598 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 154,173 miles

under body & componants showing corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2011 153,598 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 152,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 150,431 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 146,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 140,213 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 140,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 133,234 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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E552 MYL is a 1988 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E552 MYL, 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 E552 MYL registered?

E552 MYL is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E552 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E552 MYL shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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