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E578 EPG

1987 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,342 mi
Last recorded133,342 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE578 EPG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 133,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Notable corrosion on brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 133,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Notable corrosion on brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 133,327 miles

Fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside front inner tie rod arm has slight play but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 133,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 133,216 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leak from rear of OSF lower suspension arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 133,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 132,746 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 132,528 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all fuel pipes at rear corroded

fuel tank restraining strap corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 132,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fuel tank retaining strap corroding

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 131,558 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

oil leak

slight play in o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 131,181 miles

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/front tyre perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2015 131,170 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion to bottom of n/s/front & rear wings

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/front brake pads sensor wires not conected

o/s/front tyre perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,737 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,165 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 128,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 126,822 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 126,822 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 122,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 119,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes at T piece

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 119,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

osf lower main beam inop

slight play in both front shockies (strut inserts)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 116,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 113,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 109,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 EPG is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 E578 EPG, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E578 EPG is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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