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C144 VPM

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,662 mi
Last recorded76,662 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC144 VPM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,662 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering rack has a misting of oil

sun strip fitted to windscreen encroaching swept area.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering rack has a misting of oil

sun strip fitted to windscreen encroaching swept area.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,652 miles

ball joint dust covers perished

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,651 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

ball joint dust covers perished

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,633 miles

oil around steering rack

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 76,633 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil around steering rack

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,598 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 76,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 73,680 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,906 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 77,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 77,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body of vehicle painted with underseal

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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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C144 VPM is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C144 VPM, 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 C144 VPM registered?

C144 VPM is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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