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E62 WAK

1988 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,869 mi
Last recorded160,869 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE62 WAK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 160,869 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 160,869 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 158,879 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 158,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 156,915 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 156,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 154,184 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 154,184 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 151,403 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 151,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Sides Front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 151,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 151,187 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 149,993 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 149,993 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working both n/s o/s (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 149,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 149,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 148,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play found in both front shock absorbers

Fail 14 May 2013 148,234 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play found in both front shock absorbers

Pass 5 May 2012 146,372 miles

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

all tyres are perished/craking

steering noisy when turned

Pass 9 May 2011 145,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 145,055 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 145,044 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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E62 WAK is a 1988 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E62 WAK, 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 E62 WAK registered?

E62 WAK is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E62 WAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E62 WAK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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