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E848 UNB

1987 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,825 mi
Last recorded113,825 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE848 UNB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 113,825 miles

Offside Front Outer Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 113,825 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 113,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 113,818 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 113,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 111,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 190,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 108,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 107,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 106,826 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to brake pipes

light perishing rear tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2008 106,131 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 104,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,511 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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E848 UNB is a 1987 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E848 UNB, 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 E848 UNB registered?

E848 UNB is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E848 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E848 UNB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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