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E685 CEV

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,416 mi
Last recorded130,416 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE685 CEV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 130,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

harness's fitted instead of normal seat belts on front

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

play at both front top mounts

play at both front wheel bearings

rear discs corroded

slight brake bind at offside front

slight leak at steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2009 130,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

harness's fitted instead of normal seat belts on front

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

play at both front top mounts

play at both front wheel bearings

rear discs corroded

slight brake bind at offside front

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2008 129,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to both front jacking points

nearside front tyre worn at edge

offside front tyre worn at edge and badly cracked on side wall

rear tyres worn at edges and down to 2/3mmon tread

Pass 7 Sep 2007 127,089 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 127,063 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 126,995 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 120,029 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 119,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges †nearside front tyre has cuts in wall †both front wheel bearings have play †windscreen has crack but out of swept zone

Pass 13 Jul 2005 117,679 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread and a cut in outer side wall not showing canvas

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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E685 CEV is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 E685 CEV, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E685 CEV registered?

E685 CEV is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E685 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E685 CEV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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