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C401 NMW

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,446 mi
Last recorded130,446 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC401 NMW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 130,446 miles

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

Rear seaqt belts not fitted (not required due to age)

Fail 31 May 2013 130,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear seaqt belts not fitted (not required due to age)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 129,205 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2011 129,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2010 128,357 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 126,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 126,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2008 122,694 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

drivers seat will n ot tilt forward

Pass 16 Nov 2006 117,006 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2005 113,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust back box 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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C401 NMW is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C401 NMW, 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 C401 NMW registered?

C401 NMW is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is C401 NMW safe to buy?

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