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C587 XLM

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,089 mi
Last recorded52,089 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC587 XLM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 52,089 miles

Nearside Front jacking point excessively corroded

Offside Front jacking point excessively corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 52,089 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (inner sill area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (inner sill area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point excessively corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front jacking point excessively corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,931 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch and floor holed and corroded by front jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill closing panel holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch and floor holed and corroded by front jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 51,930 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking when engine running. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated and faded. (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by use of brake lamp. (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by use of indicators. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread distorted / sidewalls split and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch and floor holed and corroded by front jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill closing panel holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / split around sidewalls and shoulder of tread, but no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch and floor holed and corroded by front jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner sills have slight corosion

exhaust system in general is coroded

front to rear fuel pipes heavily coroded

o/s/f door damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,544 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

every metal brake pipe on vehicle corroded

fluid leak front of engine

main metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel

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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C587 XLM 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 C587 XLM, 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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C587 XLM is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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