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E943 JYY

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

225,389 mi
Last recorded225,389 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE943 JYY
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 225,389 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

covers fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2015 223,905 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 223,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked brake pipe (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 223,867 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 223,867 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 223,251 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 223,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 221,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 219,025 miles

Coolant leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

wheel bearings noisy

Pass 5 May 2010 214,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 204,711 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 204,692 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 196,589 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 186,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres on limits pass and advise

oil leak on engine pass and advise

Pass 6 May 2006 175,705 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 174,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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E943 JYY is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E943 JYY, 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 E943 JYY registered?

E943 JYY is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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