1983 Porsche 944 2.5L Petrol · A636 JWY
1983 Porsche 944 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 95,358 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 944
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A636 JWY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 95,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A636 JWY Mileage History
- 07/07/202294,370 mi
- 25/07/202394,779 mi+409 mi
- 22/08/202394,779 mi
- 28/07/202695,358 mi+579 mi
Average of roughly 244 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A636 JWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Porsche 944 (A636 JWY) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel hose leaking from tank to pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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