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C516 CYW

1986 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,938 mi
Last recorded144,938 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC516 CYW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 144,938 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 144,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 144,555 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear sills heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Oct 2021 144,555 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both Inner Sills. Axle Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 144,362 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 144,358 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 144,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 143,509 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 142,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 141,594 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 141,264 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 140,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 138,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 137,626 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 137,515 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 145,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 145,955 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 145,955 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 145,955 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 145,933 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 145,955 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 145,955 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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C516 CYW is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 C516 CYW, 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 C516 CYW registered?

C516 CYW is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C516 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C516 CYW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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