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C285 TSC

1986 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC285 TSC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 104,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 104,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 104,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 104,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 104,988 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 104,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 104,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,988 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,988 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front suspension soft and corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 104,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front suspension soft

Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,811 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front shocks slight weak in operation

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,771 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 103,026 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,231 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 102,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 101,738 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 100,173 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 97,707 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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C285 TSC is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C285 TSC, 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 C285 TSC registered?

C285 TSC is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C285 TSC safe to buy?

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