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C479 SLU

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,946 mi
Last recorded65,946 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC479 SLU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 65,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,891 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,584 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,438 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 62,939 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,258 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 61,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 60,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,755 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 59,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,424 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,618 miles

middle and rear exhaust silencers corroded and starting to hole

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings has slight movment

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 SLU is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 C479 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 C479 SLU registered?

C479 SLU is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C479 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C479 SLU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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