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C537 VLN

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,286 mi
Last recorded103,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC537 VLN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 102,737 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARY

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES WEATHERED

SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST WHEN CARRING OUT FAST IDLE TEST

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS

Pass 12 Jun 2009 100,835 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 97,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 95,056 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 94,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 93,037 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 88,608 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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C537 VLN is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C537 VLN, 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 C537 VLN registered?

C537 VLN is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C537 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C537 VLN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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