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C794 DUL

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC794 DUL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 105,402 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 105,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 104,618 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 104,577 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor pan around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 103,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 102,823 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front perished/nearside worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and brake lines have been waxoyl'd/undersealed

Fail 24 May 2021 102,806 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front perished/nearside worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and brake lines have been waxoyl'd/undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,343 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front perished, nearside front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 102,342 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front perished, nearside front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 102,055 miles

both rear tyres showing slight wear

Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,164 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,652 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 100,367 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 100,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,363 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,337 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 98,071 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 92,807 miles

Advise stone chip to windscreen.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise rear disc pads look to be low advised to be checked with wheels off.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,807 miles

Advise rear disc pads look to be low advised to be checked with wheels off.

Advise stone chip to windscreen.

Pass 17 Jun 2007 88,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 85,588 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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C794 DUL is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 C794 DUL, 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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C794 DUL is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 20 March 1986.

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