MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp near side front side light comes on (4.4.3 (b))
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp off side front side light comes on (4.4.3 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake inoperative on one side near side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side off side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
SILENCER DETERIORATED
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe insecure BOTH REAR (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail SIEZED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail INCORRECTLY SECURED (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
SILENCER DETERIORATED
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and Offside floor to sill joints corroding
Nearside and Offside rear suspension mounts starting to corrode
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)
fuel pipes corroded.
oil leak from engine bay
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arched and axle mountings. (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened low (3.5.1i)
fuel pipes are corroded
lots of body corrosion
metal brake pipes are corroded
oil leak
all 4 tyre valves slightly cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
How Reliable is the Porsche 944?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C779 NHR is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 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 C779 NHR, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C779 NHR is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 12 August 1985.
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