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D54 LFX

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

209,038 mi
Last recorded209,038 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD54 LFX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 209,038 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 209,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 207,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 205,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 204,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 203,090 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 201,334 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind felt by hand.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split at end, still clears screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 201,334 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind felt by hand.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split at end, still clears screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 199,824 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 199,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 198,081 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 198,080 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 196,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 193,490 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 193,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 188,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 183,839 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 179,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 173,223 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 165,901 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has very slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2011 158,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 153,969 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 147,440 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 139,024 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 132,980 miles

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding slightly

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 19 Aug 2006 127,952 miles

O/S/R suspension mount has been repaired and welding is of poor standard.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

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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D54 LFX is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D54 LFX, 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.

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What year was D54 LFX registered?

D54 LFX is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 19 November 1986.

Is D54 LFX safe to buy?

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