CarVerify

Free Car Check

A428 TAG

1984 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,378 mi
Last recorded20,378 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA428 TAG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 20,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s rear axle mounting point corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2020 20,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s rear axle mounting point corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2019 18,434 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front numberplate deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play 2x (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 11,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 11,689 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system longtitudinal (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 1,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front bearing rough

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 10 May 2016 94,761 miles

brake ferrules starting to rust

front pads low

Pass 27 May 2015 92,332 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

middle/rear exhaust blow

Fail 27 May 2015 92,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

middle/rear exhaust blow

Pass 30 May 2014 86,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel pipes rusty

play in o/s/r outer drive shaft

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 86,184 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel pipes rusty

play in o/s/r outer drive shaft

Pass 2 May 2009 83,525 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,639 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 81,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 81,166 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 81,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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
Full Porsche 944 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A428 TAG is a 1984 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,060 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 A428 TAG, 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 42 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A428 TAG?

You can check the full history of A428 TAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A428 TAG registered?

A428 TAG is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A428 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A428 TAG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A428 TAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A428 TAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.