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A965 POR

1985 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,365 mi
Last recorded21,365 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA965 POR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 21,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 21,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,843 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 20,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

n/s front tyre inner sidewall perrished

n/s rear tyre tread perrished

rear exhaust some corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 20,485 miles

n/s front tyre inner sidewall perrished

n/s rear tyre tread perrished

rear exhaust some corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,598 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A965 POR is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A965 POR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A965 POR registered?

A965 POR is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is A965 POR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A965 POR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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