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C261 CTP

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,344 mi
Last recorded147,344 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC261 CTP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 147,344 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 147,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 147,344 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 147,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 4 Dec 2014 147,077 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 147,077 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 146,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 145,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 145,014 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play offside front top shockabsorber mounting

Pass 26 May 2009 144,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 142,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear fuel hose cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2007 140,123 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 140,123 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 139,077 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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C261 CTP is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C261 CTP, 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 C261 CTP registered?

C261 CTP is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C261 CTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C261 CTP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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