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E929 NCR

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,284 mi
Last recorded173,284 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE929 NCR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 173,284 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 172,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 172,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 171,385 miles

Fuel pump mounted on no standard fittings, close to driveshaft

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side undersills corroded, plus hole in NSF floor, just outside prescribed area for seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 170,609 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side windows tinted beyond normal, unable to check percentage (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Fuel filter loose, but unable to dislocate

Offside Rear Fuel hose from tank to pump starting to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2021 170,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 169,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 169,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 158,659 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 158,643 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brakes not tested excess travel at pedal

Pass 24 Nov 2015 158,244 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 155,682 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 154,235 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 154,235 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 147,615 miles

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 147,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 138,301 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 137,100 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 137,079 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 136,165 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 134,097 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 134,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

parking brake down on offside nearside 200kg †offside 60kg

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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E929 NCR is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E929 NCR, 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 E929 NCR registered?

E929 NCR is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E929 NCR safe to buy?

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