MOT Status
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55,429 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sealing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sealing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sealing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washers have low effort
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s and o/s inner sills and floor section corroded
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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C478 BYP is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 C478 BYP, 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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C478 BYP is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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