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C255 URP

1986 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,020 mi
Last recorded168,020 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC255 URP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 168,020 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 166,713 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 165,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 163,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 162,699 miles

hand nrake warning light on when hand brake is released

under side of vehicle in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2011 162,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

hand nrake warning light on when hand brake is released

under side of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2009 162,597 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 162,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 161,936 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 161,936 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 161,200 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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C255 URP is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C255 URP, 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

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What year was C255 URP registered?

C255 URP is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C255 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C255 URP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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