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GCZ 944

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,325 mi
Last recorded36,325 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 36,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 36,141 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 35,662 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 35,546 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 34,660 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 34,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 34,318 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 34,288 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,891 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 33,891 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven 40% inbalance (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,831 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 33,831 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,736 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 33,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,888 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 30,694 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 30,694 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,149 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GCZ 944 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 GCZ 944, 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

How do I check the history of GCZ 944?

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What year was GCZ 944 registered?

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

Is GCZ 944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 944 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.

Does GCZ 944 have outstanding finance?

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