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C86 KEP

1985 Porsche 944

Green Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

32,021 mi
Last recorded32,021 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC86 KEP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 32,021 miles

Offside Rear stop lamp slightly discolored

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2025 31,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,864 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 31,864 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,410 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 31,401 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 31,073 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Outer sill area corroding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2021 31,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Outer sill area corroding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,302 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower sill rusty

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2018 29,804 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,106 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 26 Apr 2017 29,106 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,589 miles

center exhaust corroded outer skin spliting

oil leak

passenger rear wheel bearing slight play

surface corosion to the suspension componets

Fail 18 Mar 2016 28,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust corroded outer skin spliting

oil leak

passenger rear wheel bearing slight play

surface corosion to the suspension componets

Fail 27 Mar 2015 27,810 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil dampness around engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,810 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil dampness around engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,934 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 24,719 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,965 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 22,965 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,598 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 20,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 17,195 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 17,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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C86 KEP is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Green with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 C86 KEP, 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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What year was C86 KEP registered?

C86 KEP is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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