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C479 PRN

1986 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC479 PRN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 137,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2015 149,154 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 149,154 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,316 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 87,890 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 87,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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C479 PRN is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C479 PRN, 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 C479 PRN registered?

C479 PRN is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C479 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C479 PRN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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