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E647 UWE

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

199,634 mi
Last recorded199,634 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE647 UWE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 199,634 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside and offside rear inner arches rusty

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 192,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 192,227 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 174,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 165,855 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear x2 fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 162,174 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 162,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co-1.425 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 157,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 145,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 137,645 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 137,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 127,497 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2015 127,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 117,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 106,043 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 95,700 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 95,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,512 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 81,409 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2009 72,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,052 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,769 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,001 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 47,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E647 UWE is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E647 UWE, 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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E647 UWE is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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