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E823 SVU

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,246 mi
Last recorded143,246 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE823 SVU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 143,246 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 143,246 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 143,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 143,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear outer sill repaired ( o/s and n/s )

underbody surface rust

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,246 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet struts worn

limited inspection of fuel pipes and brake pipes due to a coating of grease

offside and nearside rear lamps have water ingres

offside rear wheel- outer rim damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2020 143,246 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet struts worn

limited inspection of fuel pipes and brake pipes due to a coating of grease

offside and nearside rear lamps have water ingres

offside rear wheel- outer rim damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2019 143,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure under the offside front floor (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

hazard lamps intermitantly activate without switching on

non obligatory mirror is missing- centre

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Jul 2016 143,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 142,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 140,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 139,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,719 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 137,286 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 135,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 131,752 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 128,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 128,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 125,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 125,758 miles

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 SVU is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E823 SVU, 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

How do I check the history of E823 SVU?

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What year was E823 SVU registered?

E823 SVU is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E823 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E823 SVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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