Porsche 944 (1984)
1984 Porsche 944
CarHunch analysed 1,258 real MOT records for the 1984 Porsche 944. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1984 Porsche 944 is a genuinely troublesome proposition at MOT time, with only 39.1% passing first-time versus the UK average of 80%—nearly two-thirds of these cars fail their initial test. The 11.5% rate of dangerous defects is a buyer concern, though not severe enough to rule out purchase entirely.
These 944s are running relatively light mileage for their age (median 47,845 miles), yet they still rack up an average of 1.34 failures and 5.6 advisories per test, suggesting structural and wear issues rather than simple neglect. If you're seriously considering one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Porsche specialist—the statistics show this model demands proper maintenance to be roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 1984 Porsche 944
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,252 | 39% | 1.35 |
| Other (0%) | 5 | 83.3% | 0.4 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1984 Porsche 944 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1984 Porsche 944 vehicles fall between 26,136 and 70,328 miles.
1984 Porsche 944 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1984 Porsche 944
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41.9%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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40.1%
Oil leak
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36.1%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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35.9%
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
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34.3%
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
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21.1%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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20.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.1%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1984. Counts include advisories and failures.
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