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C18 WDS

1988 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,122 mi
Last recorded144,122 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 WDS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 144,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,194 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 142,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 141,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 140,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake sensor wires disconnected

Fail 11 Aug 2021 140,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake sensor wires disconnected

Pass 24 Aug 2020 140,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 140,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 140,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 138,820 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 136,052 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 13 Oct 2014 132,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 14 Oct 2013 129,487 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 126,759 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 123,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 123,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,023 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 121,003 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 118,389 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 115,264 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 112,981 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 112,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2006 110,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 110,259 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C18 WDS is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 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 C18 WDS, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 WDS registered?

C18 WDS is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is C18 WDS safe to buy?

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