1987 Porsche 944 2.5L Petrol · D518 GDU
1987 Porsche 944 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/02/1987. Recorded mileage 149,638 miles. MOT valid until 22/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 944
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2479cc
D518 GDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 149,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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D518 GDU Mileage History
- 12/05/2023149,636 mi
- 08/08/2023149,636 mi
- 22/05/2024149,636 mi
- 24/05/2025149,636 mi
- 02/05/2026149,638 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D518 GDU 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 (D518 GDU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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