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A5 XTC

1986 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,596 mi
Last recorded126,596 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 126,596 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard system (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

minor surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,596 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust noisy

indicator switch worn

non stard exhaust system fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 126,596 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

nearside front and both rear brake hose ferrule ends badly corroded

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet support struts not working

both front brake pad sensor wires damaged

both front lower wings excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

brake and fuel pipes corroded

engine wet with oil

nail in offside rear tyre tread

under body, suspension, floor pans etc corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 126,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet surport stuts not working

fuel pipes and brake pipes heavily corroded

nearside front lower wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front brake pad warning wire damaged

washer bottle leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 126,589 miles

All exhaust joints slightly blowing.

Front wiper blades slightly smearing.

Nearside front washer jet blocked.

Slight blow on exhaust manifold.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 126,560 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 125,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 124,838 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 123,225 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 XTC is a 1986 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

A5 XTC is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 10 October 1986.

Is A5 XTC safe to buy?

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