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E592 XWL

1988 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,889 mi
Last recorded155,889 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE592 XWL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 155,889 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 155,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 155,889 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 155,889 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 155,889 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 155,889 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated nearside rear (3.5.1j)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed nearside front(by brake caliper) (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed offside front(by brake caliper) (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure live wires to starter running close to body (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure nearside front (by brake caliper) (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure offside front(by brake caliper) (1.9.2a)

Fuel hose excessively damaged offside rear (7.2.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear lower (2.4.A.3)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment service brake lever(pedal box insecure) (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut insecure offside front (lower ) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear lower (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear brake bake plate missing

underside of vehicle very oily

Pass 9 May 2015 155,889 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 155,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2014 155,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 155,889 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

alternater noisey

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2006 155,343 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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E592 XWL is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E592 XWL, 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 E592 XWL registered?

E592 XWL is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E592 XWL safe to buy?

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