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C686 MWJ

1986 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,535 mi
Last recorded213,535 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC686 MWJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 213,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 213,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 213,525 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle overheated (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both rear aches corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 213,501 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

general heavy corrosion front to rear

handbrake tight

noise from steering

Fail 24 Feb 2021 213,494 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding disc discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer cills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer cills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

general heavy corrosion

noise from steering

Pass 15 Nov 2019 211,827 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 209,300 miles

Body inner/outer sills covered in grease or other material

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

Fail 24 Oct 2018 209,291 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

bonnet stays weak

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2017 208,396 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front discs wearing thin

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

bonnet stays weak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 208,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at the jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front discs wearing thin

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

bonnet stays weak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 207,801 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes splitting

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Nearside Front brake flexi hose deteriorating

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear hand brake slow to react

bonnet stays weak

slight corrosion to o/s/r subframe body mountain

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under body corrosion

wipers poor

Fail 22 Sep 2016 207,800 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front anti roll bar bushes splitting

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Nearside Front brake flexi hose deteriorating

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

bonnet stays weak

slight corrosion to o/s/r subframe body mountain

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under body corrosion

wipers poor

Pass 30 Sep 2015 206,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outside edge

back box deteriorating

both bonnet struts weak

both front brake backing plates corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 206,726 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outside edge

back box deteriorating

both bonnet struts weak

both front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 205,524 miles

both front discs getting lipped

handbrake high

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

both front backing plates corroding

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 203,276 miles

all brake pipe ferrules corroded

both front anti-roll bar bushes splitting

both front brake flexi-hoses deteriorating

hole in front fog lamp lens

slight inbalance in rear brakes

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f top suspension mounts

Pass 31 Aug 2012 201,994 miles

corrosion o/s/r sill

n/s washer jet partially blocked

n/s/f brake disc sheild split

slightly corroded brake pipe to n/s/f flexible hose

Pass 22 Aug 2011 200,461 miles

corrosion to o/s/r sill

n/s washer jet aimed high and partially blocked

Pass 23 Aug 2010 198,612 miles

corrosion o/s sill

Fail 23 Aug 2010 198,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion o/s sill

Pass 31 Jul 2009 195,575 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake slightly lazy

n/s/f flexible brake hos ferrule corroded

o/s dif. leaking

rear exhaust box mounts slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 193,819 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 191,146 miles

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r sills

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2007 19,146 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r sills.

front numberplate damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 190,171 miles

Rear brake pipe corroding around rear axle mount (o/s)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Mar 2006 190,171 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corroded brake pipe rear of o/s floor

corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

front brake discs slightly worn

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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C686 MWJ is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C686 MWJ, 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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C686 MWJ is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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