1988 Porsche 944 2.5L Petrol · F548 ENE
1988 Porsche 944 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 131,170 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 944
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F548 ENE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 131,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F548 ENE Mileage History
- 25/01/2023130,004 mi
- 18/04/2024131,084 mi+1,080 mi
- 26/06/2024131,090 mi+6 mi
- 09/07/2024131,090 mi
- 09/07/2025131,170 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F548 ENE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Porsche 944 (F548 ENE) between January 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with significant caution. While
The primary focus for any buyer should be the chassis. The July 2025 MOT explicitly mentions that the vehicle structure is corroded on both the nearside and offside; a specialist inspection is mandatory to determine if this is superficial or requires extensive welding. You should also negotiate the price based on the inevitable replacement of the corroded front coil springs highlighted in the latest report.
Request a full service history to verify when the timing belt was last replaced, as this is a critical maintenance item for the 2.5L engine. Given the 2024 failures regarding binding brakes and cracked pads, ensure the braking system has been fully overhauled rather than just patched to pass the test.
Owning a 2.5L petrol classic involves higher costs than modern equivalents. Fuel economy will be low, and the vehicle will sit in a tax bracket corresponding to its age and emissions. Insurance groups for the 944 are generally manageable, but premiums can vary based on the car's classic status.
Maintenance costs are likely to be high for this specific example. Between the noted oil leaks, power steering seepage, and structural corrosion, annual upkeep will exceed standard servicing. Expect to budget significantly for specialist Porsche parts and labour to address the ongoing corrosion and leak issues.
Prioritise a thorough inspection of the underbody and wheel arches to assess the 'structural corrosion' noted in the 2025 MOT. Specifically, check the mounting points for the front coil springs, which were flagged as corroded on both sides. Examine the power steering pump and lines for the seepage mentioned in the most recent test.
Check the braking system for any signs of the binding issues recorded in April 2024 and inspect the brake pads for the cracking noted in June 2024. Finally, verify the operation of all electrical components, including the hazard switch and direction indicators, which caused a failure in 2024.
This 1988 blue Porsche 944 has recorded 131,170 miles. The MOT history reveals a challenging 2024, with two failures involving braking systems, electrical faults, and fluid leaks. Most critically, the July 2025 test identified corrosion on the vehicle structure and both front coil springs.
While aggregate data is unavailable, this specific vehicle's history indicates a susceptibility to corrosion and electrical faults.
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