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E743 APU

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,420 mi
Last recorded180,420 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE743 APU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 180,420 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 180,318 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sils (6.1.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust starting to blow

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Sep 2016 180,106 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 178,881 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 177,241 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 177,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 176,902 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 176,231 miles

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 175,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 173,593 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 173,593 miles

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 173,553 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 173,553 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 172,946 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 172,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 169,099 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 169,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E743 APU is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E743 APU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E743 APU registered?

E743 APU is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E743 APU safe to buy?

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