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C455 AEF

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,095 mi
Last recorded92,095 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC455 AEF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 92,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking Point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill Panel Section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking Point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill Panel Section (6.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inside face Cracked, Corroded (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Gearbox Oil Saturating Starter Motor

NS and OS Side skirts obscuring extent of corrosion to Sill Panels

NSF OSF NSR OSR Tyres all showing signs of Perishing. Advise replacement

Offside Windscreen Has damage to an area outside Zone 'A', outside the 'Swept' area over 40mm

Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,183 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,212 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 89,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,954 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disc rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,954 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 8 May 2009 79,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside fuel tank strap corroding.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,707 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 78,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 78,688 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C455 AEF is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C455 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 C455 AEF registered?

C455 AEF is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C455 AEF safe to buy?

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