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C436 YFH

1986 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,319 mi
Last recorded191,319 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC436 YFH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 191,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount stiff/noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

unable to open rear hatch/boot

Pass 22 Apr 2024 188,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 188,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills rusty both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 185,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 185,695 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack ends lot of play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 184,104 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 178,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 175,926 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front washers very weak

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2018 174,075 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 172,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 171,100 miles

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

nearside front brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate missing

Pass 9 May 2013 170,065 miles

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

both front brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 170,049 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front brake back plates corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 168,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres treads worn on inner edges

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 168,861 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres treads worn on inner edges

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 165,870 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front floor corroded near jack point

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2010 162,889 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 162,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 161,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

play in front off side wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 160,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 158,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 156,825 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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C436 YFH is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C436 YFH, 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 C436 YFH registered?

C436 YFH is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 April 1986.

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