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944 FRA

1985 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,332 mi
Last recorded44,332 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration944 FRA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 44,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 44,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 43,534 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 43,245 miles

Slight play in both front bearings

Pass 27 May 2022 42,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,326 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,671 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,470 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 39,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 38,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 37,917 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 35,178 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight foot brake travell

Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,178 miles

slight foot brake travell

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,751 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,198 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 34,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 33,705 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 FRA is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 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 FRA, 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 41 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 FRA registered?

944 FRA is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is 944 FRA safe to buy?

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