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C293 YUM

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,528 mi
Last recorded63,528 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC293 YUM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 63,528 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,525 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 62,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazard warning switch faulty

Fail 4 Jun 2021 62,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazard warning switch faulty

Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 62,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 61,584 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 61,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,769 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded

front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,670 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,472 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 60,320 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,952 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,596 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,618 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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C293 YUM is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C293 YUM, 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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What year was C293 YUM registered?

C293 YUM is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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