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A17 AUN

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,448 mi
Last recorded135,448 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AUN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 135,448 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 135,448 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 135,448 miles

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

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 135,448 miles

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

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 134,555 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 134,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 133,208 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 132,258 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 129,919 miles

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

park brake light is not working

Fail 24 Jun 2014 129,915 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

park brake light is not working

Pass 16 Sep 2011 127,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 126,662 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

most of underside of vehicle coated with thick underseal making inspection difficult

nearside and offside steering rack track rods corroded

nearside rear and offside front tyres perished

offside front wing corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear transmission mounting bracket and attacment points corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 125,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

most of underside of vehicle coated with thick underseal making inspection difficult

nearside and offside steering rack track rods corroded

nearside rear and offside front tyres perished

offside front wing corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear transmission mounting bracket and attacment points corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2009 125,066 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2009 125,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2008 125,056 miles

fuel pipe corroded but not leaking. both front antiroll bar bushes starting to perish. rear brake discs corroded. slight oil leak from engine. surface rust on exhaust

Pass 6 Oct 2006 124,871 miles

8 advisorys at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2006 124,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

oil leak rear diff

rear discs rusty and scored

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

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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A17 AUN is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A17 AUN, 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 A17 AUN registered?

A17 AUN is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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