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E603 VOV

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,372 mi
Last recorded134,372 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE603 VOV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 134,372 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses slightly chafed

both front wheel bearings slight play

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front floor starting to rust

nearside rear brake hose ferrules starting to rust

offside rear handbrake performance slightly

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust at splitter valve

Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 133,844 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 133,804 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 133,795 miles

engine started to overheat, controlled temp using heater controlls.

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 133,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine Over heating

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tank strap correded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 133,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 130,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 129,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 127,189 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 127,188 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

rear flexible brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2005 118,130 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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E603 VOV is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E603 VOV, 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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E603 VOV is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 2 February 1988.

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