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A944 KEW

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

101,366 mi
Last recorded101,366 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA944 KEW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,366 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 101,365 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 101,244 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 101,243 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,983 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,980 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 99,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,978 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 99,978 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 99,890 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 99,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,350 miles

Rear of both main fuel pipes corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,008 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 99,008 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,816 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 98,811 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,386 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 98,381 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside 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)

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

Fuel pipe near filter in poor condition, ferrules corroded

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,157 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 97,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 97,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,911 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,062 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,393 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 94,073 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 94,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 92,271 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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A944 KEW is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 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 A944 KEW, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A944 KEW registered?

A944 KEW is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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