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E851 UNB

1987 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,987 mi
Last recorded143,987 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE851 UNB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 143,987 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside nearside sills and floors showing signs of corrosion

slight power steering leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 143,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 142,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 142,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 142,261 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 142,248 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 141,514 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 141,493 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet struts very weak.

realy bad oil leaks.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 141,062 miles

bad oil leaks all under vehicle

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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E851 UNB is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E851 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.

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What year was E851 UNB registered?

E851 UNB is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E851 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E851 UNB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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