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C638 FWL

1986 Porsche 944

Green Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,151 mi
Last recorded140,151 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC638 FWL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 140,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 138,837 miles

ENGINE OVER HEATING.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE SPLIT.BRAKE CABLE SPLIT.BRAKE W.L ON PADS OK.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 138,837 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OVER HEATING.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE SPLIT.BRAKE CABLE SPLIT.BRAKE W.L ON PADS OK.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 138,524 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 138,428 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 138,427 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 137,216 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.BRAKE PAD W.L.ON.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 137,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.BRAKE PAD W.L.ON.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 136,061 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 136,023 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 133,251 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2006 129,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning light on

slight play in steering rack o/s

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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C638 FWL is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Green with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C638 FWL, 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 C638 FWL registered?

C638 FWL is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C638 FWL safe to buy?

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