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A944 ROR

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA944 ROR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 97,245 miles

General underbody corrosion, structural integrity appears unimpaired

Pass 21 Mar 2025 96,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,420 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 94,418 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,681 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 93,679 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,880 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 92,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,625 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,624 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,021 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,855 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,039 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 77,563 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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A944 ROR is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A944 ROR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A944 ROR registered?

A944 ROR is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is A944 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A944 ROR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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