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E823 ERB

1987 Porsche 944

Brown Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,825 mi
Last recorded139,825 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE823 ERB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 139,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2014 139,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2013 139,442 miles

offside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded but not considered excessive

steel brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

unable to fully inspect condition of offside and nearside sills due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2013 139,441 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded but not considered excessive

steel brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

unable to fully inspect condition of offside and nearside sills due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 139,353 miles

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

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

under vehicle starting to corrode

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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E823 ERB is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Brown with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E823 ERB, 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 E823 ERB registered?

E823 ERB is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E823 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E823 ERB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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