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C242 AKO

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,155 mi
Last recorded41,155 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC242 AKO
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 41,155 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r wheel slightly buckeld

Fail 25 Jun 2014 41,155 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 14 May 2010 41,155 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 41,155 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 41,155 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

both rear tyres close to limit/perrished

offside indicators dim

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play both rear and offside front wheel bearings

slight roughness when offside rear wheel rotated

wiper stalk faulty

Fail 30 Apr 2008 41,155 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

both rear tyres close to limit/perrished

offside indicators dim

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play both rear and offside front wheel bearings

slight roughness when offside rear wheel rotated

wiper stalk faulty

Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,013 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 41,013 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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C242 AKO is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C242 AKO, 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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C242 AKO is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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