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C259 OHG

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,508 mi
Last recorded157,508 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC259 OHG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 157,508 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 157,484 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 156,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 153,390 miles

Both rear tyres ON legal limit(advise replacment ASAP).

Brake pad wear indicator light illuminated.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2007 153,390 miles

Both rear tyres ON legal limit(advise replacment ASAP).

Brake pad wear indicator light illuminated.

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2006 151,243 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 151,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 151,236 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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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C259 OHG is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C259 OHG, 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 C259 OHG registered?

C259 OHG is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C259 OHG safe to buy?

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