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E917 CTU

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,671 mi
Last recorded120,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE917 CTU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 120,671 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 119,571 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 119,571 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,945 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 118,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 118,361 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 118,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Fail 29 May 2008 118,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 118,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 117,365 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 117,365 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 116,907 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 CTU is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CTU, 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 E917 CTU registered?

E917 CTU is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 17 November 1987.

Is E917 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E917 CTU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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