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C396 EME

1985 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

17,644 mi
Last recorded17,644 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC396 EME
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 17,644 miles

all brake pipes freshly undersealed

fuel tank freshly undersealed

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering columb u/j

Fail 3 May 2008 17,642 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes freshly undersealed

fuel tank freshly undersealed

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering columb u/j

Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,642 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 17,642 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPESION BUSHES ARE WORN

BRAKE FUEL LINES ARE RUSTY

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

PLAY IN STEERING COUPLINGS

SERVO RUSTY

STRONG ADVISE:FUEL TASNK HAS BEAN REPAIRED

Fail 15 Feb 2007 17,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

STRONG ADVISE :FUEL TANK BEAN REPAIRED

brake lines are rusty

o/s/f tyre on limit

play in steering couplings

servo rusty

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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C396 EME is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C396 EME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C396 EME registered?

C396 EME is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C396 EME safe to buy?

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