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E748 APU

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,810 mi
Last recorded91,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE748 APU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 91,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,730 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 91,730 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,109 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 91,109 miles

Rear fog lamp not working wiring issue (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,717 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,083 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,607 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,318 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,401 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 88,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,020 miles

rear exhaust joint rusty and slight split around joint.

slight play in steering ujs.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,676 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 87,390 miles

bottom steering uj,slight play.

surface rust around rear exhaust joint.

Pass 15 Sep 2005 86,344 miles

slight play insteering shaft ujs.

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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E748 APU is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 E748 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 E748 APU registered?

E748 APU is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E748 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E748 APU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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