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C451 WPA

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,024 mi
Last recorded137,024 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC451 WPA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 137,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 136,375 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 136,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe Metal brake pipe chaffing on other pipes (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/Sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Floor corrosion repair not welded. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged Rubber fuel hoses perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Repairs have been carried out on floor/sill within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 136,046 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 May 2017 134,562 miles

Extensive welding has been carried out and undersealed restricting full corrosion assessment

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 134,031 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 134,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor to sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 133,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 133,253 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Mar 2011 130,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 130,000 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 128,594 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 127,840 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 127,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 126,036 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 126,035 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 125,436 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 125,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 125,423 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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C451 WPA is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C451 WPA, 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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C451 WPA is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 October 1985.

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