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C562 FAH

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,196 mi
Last recorded67,196 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 FAH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 2,661 miles

due to body modifications - side skirts fitted and full length plates riveted to the car floor on both sides - it is not possible to fully inspect the floor and sills

Fail 27 Apr 2011 2,651 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

due to body modifications - side skirts fitted and full length plates riveted to the car floor on both sides - it is not possible to fully inspect the floor and sills

rear brake discs both heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2009 2,469 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 2,157 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 1,846 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 1,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 1,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 1,000 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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C562 FAH is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C562 FAH, 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 C562 FAH registered?

C562 FAH is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C562 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C562 FAH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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