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E578 DMA

1988 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,366 mi
Last recorded96,366 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE578 DMA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 96,366 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated

nearside rear of outer body sill slightly corroded

offside front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated

offside outer body sill slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2009 96,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly when rotated

nearside rear of outer body sill slightly corroded

offside front brake binding slightly when rotated

offside outer body sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,951 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 93,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 93,512 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 93,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2005 92,761 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 92,752 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E578 DMA is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Grey 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 E578 DMA, 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 E578 DMA registered?

E578 DMA is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E578 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E578 DMA 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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