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C873 YEH

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,884 mi
Last recorded143,884 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC873 YEH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 143,884 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2025 143,874 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Nov 2023 143,575 miles

(AGE RELATED SURFACE CORROSION UNDERNEATH VEHICLE) UNDER SEALED IN SOME PLACES

Central EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 143,574 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust middle box corroded with outer skin coming away, not leaking gases

Front Brake disc backing plates corroded, Offside and Nearside

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components all have general corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides running to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components all have general corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion throughout the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 143,311 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 143,195 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 143,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 142,543 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 142,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 141,932 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 141,530 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 139,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 137,892 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 136,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 136,665 miles

exhaust back box poor condition

o/s/r tyre on legal limit worn inside edge

Fail 22 Oct 2007 136,663 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear offside tyre on wear bars

Pass 10 Oct 2006 135,959 miles

front offside ball joint slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2005 135,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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
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C873 YEH is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 C873 YEH, 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 C873 YEH registered?

C873 YEH is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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