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A185 HWD

1984 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,501 mi
Last recorded88,501 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA185 HWD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,501 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 88,171 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,090 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 86,998 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 86,998 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,550 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,113 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 84,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,229 miles

both front wheel bearings slight noise and play

slight play in steering column

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,153 miles

both front wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,690 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,543 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,195 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,806 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,371 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 78,662 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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A185 HWD is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,060 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 A185 HWD, 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 42 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 A185 HWD?

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What year was A185 HWD registered?

A185 HWD is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 13 January 1984.

Is A185 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A185 HWD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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