CarVerify

Free Car Check

C781 JDV

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,207 mi
Last recorded124,207 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC781 JDV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,207 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s fuel tank cover corroded and holed but not insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2013 204,843 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 204,843 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 200,382 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 200,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fuel pipes at filter area in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2010 192,190 miles

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

both rear discs slightly pitted

number plate light bulb holders slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 188,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear registration lamps corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2009 188,144 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 181,205 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 173,334 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 162,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 161,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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
Full Porsche 944 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C781 JDV is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C781 JDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C781 JDV?

You can check the full history of C781 JDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C781 JDV registered?

C781 JDV is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C781 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C781 JDV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C781 JDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C781 JDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.