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C470 JGL

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,796 mi
Last recorded16,796 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC470 JGL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 16,796 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 16,535 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 15,471 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 15,469 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 14,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 14,592 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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C470 JGL is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C470 JGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C470 JGL registered?

C470 JGL is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C470 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C470 JGL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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