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A15 NKA

1985 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,309 mi
Last recorded85,309 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 NKA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,309 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 82,813 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 82,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 80,393 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 80,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,546 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

all suspension parts and chassis has corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

all suspension parts and chassis has corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 76,417 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 76,180 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 76,180 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 75,000 miles

Fuel pipe rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 74,451 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe rusty

Fail 14 May 2014 74,451 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 2 May 2013 71,470 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 71,470 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,178 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f tyres side walls worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres side walls worn

Pass 13 May 2006 66,851 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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A15 NKA is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A15 NKA, 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 A15 NKA registered?

A15 NKA is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A15 NKA safe to buy?

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