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188 TMP

1987 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,479 mi
Last recorded87,479 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration188 TMP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 87,479 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,107 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,866 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 86,861 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 86,796 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 86,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 85,233 miles

All 4 brake hoses end ferrules corroded/greased over

Pass 14 May 2018 84,667 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,014 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,516 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,719 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 78,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2011 78,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 78,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2010 78,313 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 78,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 78,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

play in offside front strut

Fail 12 May 2008 78,255 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

play in offside front strut

Pass 3 May 2007 78,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 78,001 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 77,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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188 TMP is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 188 TMP, 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 188 TMP registered?

188 TMP is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 188 TMP safe to buy?

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