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C78 DYP

1986 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,785 mi
Last recorded104,785 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 DYP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 104,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 104,669 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 104,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,280 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 102,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 102,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 101,714 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 28 Feb 2015 98,867 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,499 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 96,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 25 Feb 2010 95,521 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,052 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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C78 DYP is a 1986 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C78 DYP, 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

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What year was C78 DYP registered?

C78 DYP is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is C78 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C78 DYP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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