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C788 WLL

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

213,217 mi
Last recorded213,217 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC788 WLL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 213,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 212,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 211,411 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 211,411 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure FRONT & REAR (4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 211,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 209,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 207,578 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 207,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FLASHES WITH INDICATOR (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 207,514 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 207,424 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 207,404 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 207,942 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 207,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 207,942 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 207,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 207,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 207,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 207,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 170,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 170,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 169,985 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 169,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 169,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2009 169,964 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 164,846 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 164,846 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 162,759 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 162,759 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 154,019 miles

all four tyres badly perishing and spliting

Pass 8 Aug 2005 149,097 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2005 149,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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C788 WLL is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 C788 WLL, 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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What year was C788 WLL registered?

C788 WLL is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 February 1986.

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