1986 Porsche 944 2.5L Petrol · RSR 181R
1986 Porsche 944 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24/06/1986. Recorded mileage 163,353 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 944
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2479cc
RSR 181R Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 163,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RSR 181R Mileage History
- 06/09/2023163,338 mi
- 05/09/2024163,337 mi-1 mi
- 16/09/2024163,337 mi
- 23/10/2025163,353 mi+16 mi
- 03/11/2025163,353 mi
Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RSR 181R 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 1986 Porsche 944 (RSR 181R) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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