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E603 XWL

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,829 mi
Last recorded179,829 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 179,829 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 179,828 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE WORN OUT OF SHAPE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE WORN OUT OF SHAPE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected ADJACENT TOO REAR ARM MOUNTING CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 179,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 XWL is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E603 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 E603 XWL registered?

E603 XWL is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is E603 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E603 XWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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