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D627 DPF

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,560 mi
Last recorded119,560 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD627 DPF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 119,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 117,050 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shocker mount noisy

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 114,783 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 114,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 112,238 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Feb 2023 112,238 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 111,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 111,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure fixings loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poor / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poor / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 110,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poor / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poor / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,437 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 109,437 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 109,410 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill not attatched at bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor repair not attached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar mounted upside down

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

park brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,052 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 109,052 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 109,051 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 109,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

brake pad wear warning light on

hand brake warning light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2013 109,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 109,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 109,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 108,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes starting to corrode at rear

n/s/r number plate bulb dim

o/s/f fog inop

slight play in both front shockers

Pass 6 Jul 2007 107,344 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 6 Jul 2007 107,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 21 Nov 2006 106,766 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 106,741 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D627 DPF is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D627 DPF, 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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D627 DPF is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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