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E956 AHL

1987 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,120 mi
Last recorded135,120 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 AHL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 135,120 miles

corrosion to both floors/sill backs etc.not considered to be excessive

Fail 7 Oct 2016 135,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to both floors/sill backs etc.not considered to be excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,334 miles

fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 131,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 127,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 123,115 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 122,936 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 119,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 115,085 miles

front brake imbalance sills and floors corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 110,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 108,998 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 108,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 106,804 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

rear nearside brake application slightly uneven

Fail 15 Nov 2007 106,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

rear nearside brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 Nov 2006 104,013 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 104,013 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear brake flexy hose ferruls slightly corroded

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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E956 AHL is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 E956 AHL, 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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E956 AHL is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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