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C156 PAN

1985 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC156 PAN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 126,790 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 126,785 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 124,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 124,686 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 123,573 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 123,572 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 120,551 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 119,341 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C156 PAN is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C156 PAN, 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 C156 PAN registered?

C156 PAN is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 December 1985.

Is C156 PAN safe to buy?

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