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C589 SBL

1986 Porsche 944

Green Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,947 mi
Last recorded162,947 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC589 SBL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 162,947 miles

Coolant leak

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

both sides inner door sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 157,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both inner door sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 152,013 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 147,599 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 147,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 144,038 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2006 141,805 miles

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

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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C589 SBL is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Green with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 128,958 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 C589 SBL, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C589 SBL registered?

C589 SBL is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 12 April 1986.

Is C589 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C589 SBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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