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E56 WAK

1988 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,803 mi
Last recorded84,803 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE56 WAK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 84,803 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 84,731 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 84,522 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,929 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,075 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2021 82,506 miles

steering slight stiffness

Pass 29 May 2019 81,360 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 79,402 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,887 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,686 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 76,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,492 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,416 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,216 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 69,378 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 67,327 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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E56 WAK is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E56 WAK, 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 E56 WAK?

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What year was E56 WAK registered?

E56 WAK is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E56 WAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E56 WAK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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