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A19 RED

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

175,230 mi
Last recorded175,230 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RED
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 175,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 174,834 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 174,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 170,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 168,039 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 164,988 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 158,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 157,390 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 157,390 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 157,390 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 157,390 miles

Oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 157,390 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 157,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 157,390 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 157,390 miles

corrosion to rear brake and fuel pipes

n/s brake light becoming dull

slight blow from turbo unit

Pass 21 Nov 2005 157,390 miles

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

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

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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A19 RED is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A19 RED, 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 A19 RED registered?

A19 RED is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A19 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 RED shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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