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F848 FFC

1988 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF848 FFC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 77,125 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 76,953 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,393 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 75,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 75,683 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,528 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 75,528 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,240 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,824 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake dics rusting

pad waring light on dash

slight noise when turing steering lock to lock sounds like steering colum u/j

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,431 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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F848 FFC is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 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 F848 FFC, 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 38 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 F848 FFC registered?

F848 FFC is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F848 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F848 FFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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