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C165 FAH

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,129 mi
Last recorded145,129 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC165 FAH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 145,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 145,129 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,129 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 145,129 miles

Brake drum worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

petrol tank strap corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2023 145,129 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake drum worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 145,129 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,861 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 144,348 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 143,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 141,597 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 139,801 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 139,801 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 138,301 miles

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2014 137,223 miles

gas struts dont hold bonnet open

Fail 11 Nov 2014 137,213 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

gas struts dont hold bonnet open

Pass 14 May 2013 134,137 miles

front number plate cracked

gas struts for bonnet not holding bonnet up

small split in nearside wiper blade

Pass 10 May 2012 132,684 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 131,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 129,945 miles

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

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

Offside headlight glass is broken.

Pass 14 May 2009 128,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 126,410 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 126,410 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 123,623 miles

Rust on rear brake pipes.

Fail 24 May 2006 121,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion of rear brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2006 121,849 miles

surface corrosion of rear brake pipes

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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C165 FAH is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C165 FAH, 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.

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What year was C165 FAH registered?

C165 FAH is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C165 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C165 FAH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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