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C449 EGL

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,836 mi
Last recorded24,836 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC449 EGL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,836 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,025 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2011 21,025 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,980 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 20,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 20,915 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,915 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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C449 EGL is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C449 EGL, 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 C449 EGL registered?

C449 EGL is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C449 EGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C449 EGL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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