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C238 XRT

1986 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,974 mi
Last recorded155,974 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 XRT
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 155,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded and holed lower corner

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2021 155,974 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded and holed lower corner

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 155,974 miles

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 155,974 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 155,974 miles

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 155,974 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 155,205 miles

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

General corrosion around vehicle.

Steering & suspension gaitors deterioating

Suspension bushes deterioating

Pass 7 Aug 2015 153,775 miles

All tyres showing signs of age.

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

Steering & suspension gaitors deterioating.

Suspension bushes deterioating.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 153,693 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All tyres showing signs of age.

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

Steering & suspension gaitors deterioating.

Suspension bushes deterioating.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 152,363 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension bushes deterioating.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 149,658 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension bushes deterioating.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 149,281 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension bushes deterioating.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,228 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension bushes deterioating.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 146,178 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension bushes deterioating.

Pass 18 May 2011 145,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 141,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 141,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 140,649 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 139,994 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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C238 XRT is a 1986 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C238 XRT, 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 C238 XRT registered?

C238 XRT is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 May 1986.

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