MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
battery not clamped but unlikely to fall out under normal usage
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear 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)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
screen washers operation weak
handbrake
How Reliable is the Porsche 944?
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C556 BUW is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C556 BUW, 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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C556 BUW is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 6 November 1985.
Is C556 BUW safe to buy?
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