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RSP 635

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,633 mi
Last recorded198,633 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSP 635
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 198,633 miles

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

Under vehicle fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 198,446 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all main ()

Fail 18 Jun 2024 198,446 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all main ()

Pass 30 Jun 2023 198,242 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 198,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 198,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 197,834 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 197,497 miles

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

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

n/s washer inop

Fail 17 Jun 2021 197,497 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s washer inop

Pass 16 Jun 2020 196,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2019 195,480 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 195,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 192,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/f brake hose deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2017 187,756 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 187,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 186,515 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

front wipers low effrort

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion through out

Fail 30 Jun 2016 186,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front slight brake bind

front wipers low effrort

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion through out

Pass 28 Oct 2008 186,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 186,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 185,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 181,162 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front windscreen scratched

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

parking brake warning light on

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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RSP 635 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RSP 635, 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.

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RSP 635 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 October 1985.

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