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944 GWE

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration944 GWE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 85,778 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,191 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,431 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,367 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,677 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 82,212 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,084 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,939 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,283 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f strut

slight power steering fluide leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 79,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,724 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 78,695 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 76,885 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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944 GWE is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 944 GWE, 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 944 GWE registered?

944 GWE is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 January 1987.

Is 944 GWE safe to buy?

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