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944 KXE

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,866 mi
Last recorded139,866 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration944 KXE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 139,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 139,810 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 139,777 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 139,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 139,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 139,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear differential oil leak

slight surface emerging on front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 138,877 miles

Slight imbalance on park brake

Pass 26 Sep 2017 138,430 miles

Slight imbalance on park brake

Fail 26 Sep 2017 138,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Slight imbalance on park brake

Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,767 miles

slight damage to osf inner wheel rim

tyres starting to perrish

Fail 1 Oct 2016 137,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in osr tyre

slight damage to osf inner wheel rim

tyres starting to perrish

Pass 25 Sep 2015 137,197 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 137,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 136,443 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 135,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre look as if it has been driven flat

Pass 27 Sep 2013 135,378 miles

nearside front tyre look as if it has been driven flat

Pass 20 Jul 2012 134,722 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 134,357 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 133,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 131,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 129,407 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

surface corrosion evident to rear sill backing panels and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Sep 2007 126,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 124,554 miles

n/s/f strut mount noisey on lock to lock movement

Fail 2 Oct 2006 124,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f strut mount noisey on lock to lock movement

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 KXE is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 128,958 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 KXE, 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 40 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 944 KXE registered?

944 KXE is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 944 KXE safe to buy?

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