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C574 YRF

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,944 mi
Last recorded141,944 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC574 YRF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 141,944 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 141,944 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 141,790 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 141,790 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 141,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 141,156 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 141,156 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 140,972 miles

back plates corroded

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 140,633 miles

Front brake back plates corroding

Front tyres deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2016 140,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake back plates corroding

Front tyres deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2015 140,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 139,892 miles

front n/s and o/s back plates corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 139,772 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 139,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 139,702 miles

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

o/s front brake back plate corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 139,593 miles

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

n/s and o/s front back plates corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 139,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 139,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 139,198 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 139,090 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 138,988 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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C574 YRF is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 C574 YRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C574 YRF registered?

C574 YRF is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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