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C448 AEF

1985 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,536 mi
Last recorded46,536 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC448 AEF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 46,536 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,892 miles

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Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,524 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 46,086 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade split

slight corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,086 miles

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade split

slight corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 45,150 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 May 2012 45,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,478 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,672 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 42,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,109 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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C448 AEF is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C448 AEF, 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 C448 AEF registered?

C448 AEF is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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