1987 Porsche 944 2.5L Petrol · D471 FVT
1987 Porsche 944 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 137,528 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 944
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D471 FVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 137,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D471 FVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Porsche 944 (D471 FVT) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
D471 FVT Mileage History
- 01/08/2023134,078 mi
- 29/07/2024134,966 mi+888 mi
- 19/08/2024134,973 mi+7 mi
- 13/08/2025136,132 mi+1,159 mi
- 21/08/2026137,528 mi+1,396 mi
Average of roughly 1,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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