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E917 BKK

1987 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,891 mi
Last recorded117,891 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE917 BKK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 117,891 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad wiring not secure n.s.f

starter motor wiring in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2026 117,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged chaffing against suspension,poorly routed (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad wiring not secure n.s.f

starter motor wiring in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2025 117,891 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 117,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective WILL NOT REMOVE TO CHECK SEAL (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 177,891 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 117,891 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 117,891 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2016 177,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective headlamp mechanism faulty (1.7.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end loccknut loose (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp mechanism faulty (1.7.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 189,047 miles

all 4 brake disc's are slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre outer wall deteriorated

o/s/f & n/s/f fog light's damaged

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 188,814 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front fog lights cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2013 188,814 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front fog lights cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2011 188,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 188,750 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 188,750 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 188,746 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid dirty

corrosion to all 4 brake discs

cracks to nearside headlight lens

engine oil leaks

several small stonechips all over windscreen

stonehole to nearside front fog light lens

Pass 24 Jan 2008 188,094 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 184,485 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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E917 BKK is a 1987 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 E917 BKK, 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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E917 BKK is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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