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A12 WHA

1988 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,037 mi
Last recorded159,037 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WHA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 159,037 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 156,150 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 154,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 152,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 150,687 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 150,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 150,661 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 150,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 149,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer casing perforated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside parking brake effort low, overall efficiency met

Fail 26 Apr 2018 149,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer casing perforated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside parking brake effort low, overall efficiency met

Pass 28 Jan 2017 144,613 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 141,064 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill appears to be incomplete - no corrosion or damage.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 141,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven offside greater (3.7.B.2)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Inner sill appears to be incomplete - no corrosion or damage.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 140,930 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 139,561 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 137,956 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 137,950 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 137,932 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 137,932 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 137,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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A12 WHA is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 WHA, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 WHA is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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