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C139 PHG

1985 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,762 mi
Last recorded50,762 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC139 PHG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,762 miles

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE INDICATOR LAMPS BECOMING DISCOLOURED.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW.

ADVISE - OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.

ADVISE - PROMPT ATTENTION TO OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE INDICATOR LAMPS BECOMING DISCOLOURED.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW.

ADVISE - OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.

ADVISE - PROMPT ATTENTION TO OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 50,715 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE - CHECK ALL BRAKES.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE INDICATOR LAMPS BECOMING DISCOLOURED.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW.

ADVISE - OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.

ADVISE - PROMPT ATTENTION TO OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 50,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 46,733 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 46,731 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

How Reliable is the Porsche 944?

Based on 101,425 MOT tests across 8,791 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
8,791
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,364
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,871
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,919
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2,816
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C139 PHG is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 944 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,364 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C139 PHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 944 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C139 PHG registered?

C139 PHG is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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