1986 Porsche 944 2.5L Petrol · D894 TWE

The 1986 Porsche 944 presents a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 14 April 2025 at 135,689 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the two prior passes on 22 March 2023 and 28 March 2022 at the same mileage also carried no advisories. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening mechanical flags across the available record. The odometer reads 135,689 miles across all four MOT entries from 2022 to 2025, indicating the car has covered negligible distance in that three-year window and averages roughly 3,392 miles per year over its 40-year life. Such a low annual figure for a classic sports car suggests extended periods of storage rather than daily use. The record shows a sparse and clean history with no corrosion, suspension bush, brake disc, or exhaust emission concerns logged by any tester. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and hidden rust on the chassis and suspension mounting points, as MOT passes with no defects do not confirm absence of age-related corrosion on a 40-year-old vehicle. The identical mileages across tests mean the drivetrain, clutch, and brake calipers have seen little recent cycle loading, but standing time raises risk of perished seals, flat-spotted tyres, and binding calipers from inactivity. Given the 2022 entry shows both a fail and pass on 28 March at 135,689 miles with no defects listed, the failure likely involved administrative or unrecorded minor matters rather than hard mechanical fault. Prospective owners should verify the original failure reason and confirm fluid changes, cam-belt condition, and fuel system integrity before relying on the clean test pattern as proof of full mechanical health.