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52,089 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front jacking point excessively corroded
Offside Front jacking point excessively corroded
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
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))
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))
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)
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
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
rear fuel pipes corroded
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
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
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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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