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A5 RRO

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,383 mi
Last recorded165,383 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RRO
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,383 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 201,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 201,008 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 201,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Bracket retaining bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Belt excessively loose causing pump to slip (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 200,142 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering slight leak (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 200,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering slight leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 197,873 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 197,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 197,564 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 193,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 193,457 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 191,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 191,747 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 190,631 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 182,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 182,666 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 175,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 166,597 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 166,557 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 158,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 152,150 miles

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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A5 RRO is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 A5 RRO, 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.

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What year was A5 RRO registered?

A5 RRO is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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