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E641 FRS

1988 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,919 mi
Last recorded87,919 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE641 FRS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Many pipes showing slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,977 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 74,264 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 74,264 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,407 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,361 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,637 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 68,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 67,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 66,398 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 65,186 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,226 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 62,635 miles

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

Sign of leak at fuel filter

Fail 12 May 2008 60,972 miles

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

front reg. plate poor condition

Pass 12 May 2008 60,972 miles

front reg. plate poor condition

Pass 11 May 2007 60,354 miles

slight play at both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2006 59,311 miles

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

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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E641 FRS is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E641 FRS, 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 E641 FRS registered?

E641 FRS is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 January 1988.

Is E641 FRS safe to buy?

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