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C226 VPL

1986 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,348 mi
Last recorded143,348 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC226 VPL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 143,348 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 142,452 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 142,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 141,756 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 141,559 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 141,348 miles

All brake and fuel pipes greased

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 141,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

All brake and fuel pipes greased

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 139,237 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on tread

front washers working but slightly slower

Pass 18 May 2016 136,082 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 133,558 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 May 2015 133,545 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2014 132,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished in treads

high level stop lamp incomplete

Pass 22 Jan 2013 130,837 miles

front brake discs rusty

high level brake light incompete

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 130,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 May 2012 128,599 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 128,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 124,528 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 121,406 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 120,671 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 120,006 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 101,803 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 117,344 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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C226 VPL is a 1986 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C226 VPL, 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 C226 VPL?

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What year was C226 VPL registered?

C226 VPL is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C226 VPL safe to buy?

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