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E901 XTM

1987 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,237 mi
Last recorded178,237 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 XTM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 178,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 178,237 miles

Slight play in front shock's

Pass 30 Nov 2021 178,211 miles

Front shocks have slight play

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Oct 2019 177,499 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 177,473 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 176,389 miles

both outer and inner sills corroded not considered excessive

Pass 12 Jun 2014 172,788 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 168,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 163,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 May 2010 162,000 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS

WELDING REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 12 Jun 2009 161,110 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES

UNDERBODY COMPONENTS CORROSION

UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS COVERED

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

Fail 29 May 2009 161,105 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

SURFACE CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES

UNDERBODY COMPONENTS CORROSION

UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS COVERED

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 160,350 miles

heavy underseal to welding repairs on failure items on nov 28th 2007 noted

Fail 28 Nov 2007 160,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 30 Aug 2006 159,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 155,456 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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E901 XTM is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E901 XTM, 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 E901 XTM registered?

E901 XTM is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E901 XTM safe to buy?

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