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FDZ 5944

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,758 mi
Last recorded32,758 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDZ 5944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 32,758 miles

Brake pad sensors not fitted

Wipers not parking automatically

Pass 1 Jul 2024 32,574 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 32,378 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,199 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Unable to completely inspect due to grease applied ()

Pass 28 May 2019 32,096 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 31,947 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 31,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,810 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 31,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,589 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 31,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 31,377 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 31,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,914 miles

the front brake discs are very thin and show signs of judder

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,556 miles

front brake discs are thin

slight movement in both front hub bearings

slight ploay in both rear hub bearings

Fail 10 Jun 2010 30,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs are thin

slight movement in both front hub bearings

slight ploay in both rear hub bearings

Pass 28 May 2009 30,499 miles

exhaust centre silencer is corroded

front brake discs getting thin

rear brake discs are corroding on inner surfaces

suspension parts are corroded front and rear

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,302 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front disc is marked with high spots

offside windscreen washers are partially blocked

rear brake discs are corroding

Fail 27 May 2008 30,253 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front disc is marked with high spots

offside windscreen washers are partially blocked

rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 25 May 2007 30,036 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 29,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pump mountings split

rear shock absorber body corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,843 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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FDZ 5944 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FDZ 5944, 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 FDZ 5944 registered?

FDZ 5944 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is FDZ 5944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDZ 5944 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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