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C362 BYX

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

130,005 mi
Last recorded130,005 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC362 BYX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 130,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 129,997 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 129,025 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 129,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2011 126,504 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear floors above axle slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside front seatbelt clasp requires attention soon

slight brake bind on nearside front

Fail 9 May 2011 126,499 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear floors above axle slightly corroded

front exhaust section has a slight blow

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside front wheel has a slight brake bind and requires attention soon

offside front seat belt clasp requires attentionh soon

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2010 126,459 miles

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear wheels have a slight brake bind

front and rear brake discs have been cleaned up not replaces

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside rear floor above axle mounting slightly corroded

oil leak

slight blow from front exhaust section

Fail 17 Mar 2010 126,457 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear wheels have a slight brake bind

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside rear floor above axle mounting slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2008 126,265 miles

drivers seat belt clasp requires attention soon

front and rear brake discs cleaned up

front exhaust section has a slight blow

oil around offside steering rack gaitor

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2006 126,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 125,897 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ UNDERBODY AND PETROL PIPES GETTING RUSTY 2/ INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

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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C362 BYX is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 C362 BYX, 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 C362 BYX registered?

C362 BYX is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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