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C475 SLU

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,693 mi
Last recorded21,693 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC475 SLU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 21,693 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 21,634 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 21,571 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 21,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 21,503 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 21,488 miles

Emissions not tested engine running badly. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake discs are rusty.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 21,456 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 21,374 miles

leak around rear diff

Pass 22 Nov 2019 21,158 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded servo (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 21,158 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded servo (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 20,900 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 20,760 miles

engine generally oily on underside

exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2017 20,760 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine generally oily on underside

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,576 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 20,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 19,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 19,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,614 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,258 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f wheelbearing slightly loose

very slight play n/s/r hub bushes

Fail 13 Nov 2010 17,750 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,160 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 16,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,068 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,553 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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C475 SLU is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C475 SLU, 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 C475 SLU registered?

C475 SLU is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C475 SLU safe to buy?

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