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A944 TBO

1988 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,704 mi
Last recorded52,704 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA944 TBO
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 52,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 52,702 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 52,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,869 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,244 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,102 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,132 miles

both front flex hoses fouling lower wish bones on turns

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,860 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 38,257 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,112 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 TBO is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 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 A944 TBO, 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 38 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 A944 TBO?

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What year was A944 TBO registered?

A944 TBO is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is A944 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A944 TBO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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