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E998 CGJ

1987 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,930 mi
Last recorded133,930 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE998 CGJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 132,940 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 132,938 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 130,976 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 130,976 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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E998 CGJ is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E998 CGJ, 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 E998 CGJ registered?

E998 CGJ is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 September 1987.

Is E998 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E998 CGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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