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A5 VCS

1986 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,988 mi
Last recorded64,988 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VCS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 64,988 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 64,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 64,848 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,648 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,601 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,601 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,496 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,321 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,951 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,899 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,607 miles

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

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,458 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,270 miles

surface corrosion forming on both rear brake pipe to brake calipers

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,026 miles

rear brake discs corroding

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 VCS is a 1986 Porsche 944 in White 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 A5 VCS, 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 A5 VCS registered?

A5 VCS is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 25 June 1986.

Is A5 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VCS 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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