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C779 NHR

1985 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,735 mi
Last recorded170,735 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC779 NHR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 170,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 170,736 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 170,736 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 170,735 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 170,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 170,174 miles

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 170,174 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 170,739 miles

SILENCER DETERIORATED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 170,734 miles

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 170,734 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2018 170,734 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 169,487 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 169,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 162,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 156,015 miles

all 4 tyre valves slightly cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2014 156,007 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 152,120 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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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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