PORSCHE 9441984 · 2.5L PETROL

The 1984 Porsche 944 shows a current roadworthy status with a pass recorded on 29 April 2024 at 29,474 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals minor wear emerging on aged components. In the April 2024 test the examiner flagged worn anti-roll bar linkage pins and front end bushes, plus slight play in both the nearside rear and offside front wheel bearings, none severe enough to fail the car. The odometer reflects exceptionally low use for a 42-year-old vehicle, totalling just 29,474 miles or around 702 miles per year. Records jump from 27,674 miles in June 2007 to 29,142 miles by July 2008, then 29,430 in September 2010, and near-static readings of 29,453 in May 2023 and 29,474 in April 2024. A thirteen-year gap separates the 2010 and 2023 tests, implying long periods of storage. Such standing invites perished rubber and stale fluids rather than high-mileage fatigue. The 2007 test noted slight play in the offside front suspension ball joint, a fault absent in later clean passes until the 2024 bush and bearing advisories reappeared. A buyer should physically inspect the front anti-roll bar bushes and suspension arm ball joints for cracking or movement. The flagged wheel bearings require listening for rumble and checking axial play on a lift. Given the low mileage and sparse history, examine brake calipers for binding after standstill, check all flexible hoses for age degradation, and assess chassis and suspension mounting points for corrosion. Confirm the cambelt and fuel system condition, as prolonged storage on an inline-four Porsche demands scrutiny beyond the MOT record.