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TIW 2648

1985 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

229,456 mi
Last recorded229,456 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 2648
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 229,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 229,359 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 229,073 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 228,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers and anti roll bar corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 228,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 228,342 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 227,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 226,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 225,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 244,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 222,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 219,873 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 216,620 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 216,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 214,684 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 212,172 miles

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

welded repairs to nearside floor area floor area heavy under sealed

Pass 6 Apr 2010 210,247 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 210,247 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 206,956 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 206,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 203,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 198,925 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 195,893 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 195,893 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.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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TIW 2648 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TIW 2648, 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 TIW 2648 registered?

TIW 2648 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is TIW 2648 safe to buy?

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