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C551 VRK

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,987 mi
Last recorded144,987 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 VRK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 144,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 131,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,883 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 111,882 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,908 miles

All suspension parts are corroded

Exhaust system corroded and silencer outer skins splitting

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 109,540 miles

All suspension parts corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All suspension parts corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,270 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 108,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,464 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 107,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 103,339 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,132 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,250 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in lower steering uj

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,811 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 98,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,332 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 98,332 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

some play in stg col u/j

Pass 15 Oct 2011 98,332 miles

some play in stg col u/j

Pass 26 May 2010 98,332 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 98,332 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2007 98,332 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 89,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C551 VRK is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C551 VRK, 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

How do I check the history of C551 VRK?

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What year was C551 VRK registered?

C551 VRK is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C551 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C551 VRK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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