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E598 JGM

1988 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,612 mi
Last recorded53,612 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE598 JGM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 53,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,580 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,539 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,335 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 52,335 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,137 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,137 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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E598 JGM is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E598 JGM, 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

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What year was E598 JGM registered?

E598 JGM is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is E598 JGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E598 JGM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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