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D564 VRX

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,179 mi
Last recorded167,179 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD564 VRX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 167,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 165,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 165,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 163,355 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,327 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 158,311 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 150,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 143,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 143,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 129,931 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 122,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking on shoulders

sill cover fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2017 117,367 miles

covers fitted to outer sills impeeding a thorough examination

Fail 20 Nov 2017 116,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

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

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

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,347 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 111,123 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 111,074 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,523 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 109,523 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 108,948 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 107,059 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 106,921 miles

front n/s b/pipe rusty REC REPLACED †o/s front b/hose bracket broken off REC.REATTACHED †exhaust rusty SLIGHT LEAK FRONT PIPE REAR BOX monitor †SLIGHT DET F/R SUSP RUBBER BUSHES

oil leak

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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D564 VRX is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D564 VRX, 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 D564 VRX registered?

D564 VRX is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D564 VRX safe to buy?

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