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C623 BYJ

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,906 mi
Last recorded114,906 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC623 BYJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 114,906 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 113,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 113,451 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 112,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 112,321 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,863 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,486 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 111,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,151 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,559 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres are over ten years old

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 108,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,261 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 108,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 107,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 5 Jul 2011 107,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2010 107,091 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 106,770 miles

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

surface corrosion fuel pipes front to rear

surface corrosion suspension front and rear

Fail 29 Jun 2009 106,769 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion fuel pipes front to rear

surface corrosion suspension front and rear

Pass 16 Jun 2008 105,585 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 105,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 106,230 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 106,230 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 105,643 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 105,643 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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C623 BYJ is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C623 BYJ, 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 C623 BYJ registered?

C623 BYJ is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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