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C890 FHJ

1985 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,772 mi
Last recorded98,772 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC890 FHJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,772 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sawtooth wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sawtooth wear (5.2.3 (e))

chassis has underseal coating

hazards not working with ignition off

Fail 23 Sep 2020 98,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sawtooth wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sawtooth wear (5.2.3 (e))

chassis has underseal coating

hazards not working with ignition off

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,461 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 98,461 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,844 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,764 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 96,764 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,424 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 96,417 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,345 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f struts slight play

o/s/f inner sill has slight corrosion

slight play in steering u.j

Fail 11 Oct 2010 96,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f struts slight play

o/s/f inner sill has slight corrosion

slight play in steering u.j

Pass 30 Sep 2009 95,821 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 95,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,672 miles

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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C890 FHJ is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C890 FHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C890 FHJ registered?

C890 FHJ is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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