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C404 XLK

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,977 mi
Last recorded149,977 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC404 XLK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 149,977 miles

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Body has slight corrosion both side

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 149,977 miles

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Body has slight corrosion both side

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 149,977 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion To rear N/S & O/S (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion To rear N/S & O/S (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 149,982 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 149,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 149,977 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 149,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 149,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 14,906 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 14,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 148,578 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 148,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 147,732 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 146,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 145,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 144,352 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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C404 XLK is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C404 XLK, 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.

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What year was C404 XLK registered?

C404 XLK is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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