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C731 KAR

1986 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,404 mi
Last recorded98,404 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC731 KAR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear still petrol pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 231,372 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes and fittings

nsf and osf tyres have cracks and low tread

power steering pipes leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2013 231,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 173,607 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise play steering uj

brake warning light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,216 miles

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

Fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 98,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

pas leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 98,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 98,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 98,112 miles

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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C731 KAR is a 1986 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C731 KAR, 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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C731 KAR is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 17 March 1986.

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