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C514 KVS

1985 Porsche 944

Green Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,685 mi
Last recorded28,685 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC514 KVS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 28,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,187 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 27,608 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 26,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 25,952 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 25,337 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 24,567 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 23,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 22,599 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 21,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2014 21,525 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 21,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 21,302 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,701 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 20,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,601 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 19,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,462 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 17,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,380 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 16,102 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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C514 KVS is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Green with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C514 KVS, 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 C514 KVS registered?

C514 KVS is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C514 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C514 KVS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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