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C159 SSB

1986 Porsche 944

Gold Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,277 mi
Last recorded86,277 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC159 SSB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,277 miles

surface corrosion on offside outer sill

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 20 Sep 2011 86,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

windscreen slightly scratched

surface corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,070 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 86,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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C159 SSB is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Gold with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 128,958 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 C159 SSB, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C159 SSB?

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What year was C159 SSB registered?

C159 SSB is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C159 SSB safe to buy?

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