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A21 RWT

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,974 mi
Last recorded142,974 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 RWT
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 142,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

os sill/floor corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 142,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

underbody vehicle corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2025 139,283 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2024 138,725 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 137,993 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 137,993 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 137,933 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 137,993 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 137,933 miles

advise front metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise rear exhaust blow

Pass 14 Jun 2017 137,933 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 137,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 137,887 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 137,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 137,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 137,151 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 May 2010 135,461 miles

o/s/f front flexible brake hose deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Fail 6 May 2010 135,461 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f front flexible brake hose deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Pass 7 May 2009 133,808 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 131,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 131,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 129,942 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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A21 RWT is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 A21 RWT, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A21 RWT registered?

A21 RWT is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A21 RWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 RWT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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