
£3,438
1986 Porsche 944
United Kingdom • 10 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Porsche 944, finished in Grand Prix White, features a 2.5-liter engine, five-speed transmission, and a lift-out sunroof. While it shows 108,169 miles and has some cosmetic wear, it is ready to use and improve, offering an affordable entry into Porsche ownership.

Condition
5
The car presents well for its age but has some signs of previous cosmetic repair and wear, including work needed on the rear seat squabs and headlining. There's evidence of a respray, interior work required and general wear from use.
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Manual
Transmission:
WP0ZZZ94ZGN401142
Chassis No:
Odometer:
108,169 miles
C653UVC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Oval-dash 2.5 manual with lift-out sunroof; pinstripe interior; scope to use and improve showing 108,169 miles Dating from January 1986 this ‘Oval-dash’ Porsche 944 is finished in Grand Prix White and sits on its original 15” Teledial alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the 2.5 litre M44.40 four-cylinder engine which developed 161bhp when new driving the rear wheels via five-speed transmission which was hung out the back.
Inside, we find burgundy half vinyl and cloth interior with four-way electric adjustment, the ‘oval dash’ of the facelifted cars, electric mirrors, electric windows, electric aerial, heated rear screen, digital clock and radio/CD player.
The 944 also features an ingenious electric lift-out sunroof creating a partial Targa top which is stored in the boot.
The car shows 108,169 miles and presents well enough for its age, although there are some signs of previous cosmetic repair and of it having led a 37 year life, as with inside, the seats looks pres...
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£643
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£10,272
Median Price (Since 2020)
£55,552
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Mar 25 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
108,479 miles
Registration Date
1986-01-01
MOT History
Failed
On Mar 25 2026 with 108,479 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below parking break (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear parking brake below requirements
Passed
On Feb 17 2025 with 108,169 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Mar 01 2024 with 108,169 miles
Passed
On Feb 08 2023 with 108,173 miles
Failed
On Feb 07 2023 with 108,169 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 01 2021 with 107,403 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill full length of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill full length of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed
On Aug 27 2008 with 107,276 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- filler spout drain tube missing
Passed
On Aug 27 2008 with 107,276 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- filler spout drain tube missing
Passed
On Jun 14 2007 with 101,485 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Apr 10 2007 with 101,468 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired (3.6.A.2c)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

