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C178 YKE

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,640 mi
Last recorded134,640 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC178 YKE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 134,640 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 134,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 133,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 132,181 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 130,758 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 130,758 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 125,093 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 117,904 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 117,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 106,919 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 106,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 95,962 miles

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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C178 YKE is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C178 YKE, 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 C178 YKE registered?

C178 YKE is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C178 YKE safe to buy?

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