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C894 DHX

1985 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,425 mi
Last recorded155,425 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC894 DHX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 155,425 miles

Nearside headlamp cracked

Offside Front coil spring nor seated correctly

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

corrosion to rear of n/s/r wheel arch

slight play in front shocker top mounts

Fail 13 Jan 2026 155,425 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside headlamp cracked

Offside Front coil spring nor seated correctly

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

corrosion to rear of n/s/r wheel arch

slight play in front shocker top mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2023 155,407 miles

Front anti-roll bare bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot deteriorating

Offside Front head lamp lens deteriorating

Offside Rear reverse light not working

all tyres are of age

bonnet sound deadening deteriorated

bonnet wont stay open

both sills corroding at bottom

brake pipes ferrules deteriorating

chips in front screen

front suspension leg bump stops deteriorating

fuel pipes corroding

rear pad wear indicator not connected

Fail 21 Sep 2023 155,406 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visors (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front anti-roll bare bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot deteriorating

Offside Front head lamp lens deteriorating

Offside Rear reverse light not working

a.c compressor resting on anti-roll bar

all tyres are of age

bonnet sound deadening deteriorated

bonnet wont stay open

both sills corroding at bottom

brake pipes ferrules deteriorating

chips in front screen

front suspension leg bump stops deteriorating

fuel pipes corroding

rear pad wear indicator not connected

Pass 11 Nov 2019 155,390 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 155,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rust hole at NSR of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount splitting but exhaust secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All roll bar bushes worn but no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel pipe clamps/fixings rusty.

Fuel tank strap rusty

Nearside Front Bumpstop cracked/split

Nearside Front NSF wing is corroded at bottom but not affecting structure of vehicle.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad sensor bypassed.

Offside Front Bumpstop cracked/split

Offside Front OSF wing is corroded at bottom but not affecting structure of vehicle.

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

Parking brake warning light inop.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe around fuel tank corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 154,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 153,709 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs are rusty

Fail 19 May 2016 153,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2014 152,751 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 146,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate crack but not likly to be misread

Pass 3 Aug 2012 141,039 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 135,903 miles

Nearside front strut top mount has slight play

Nearside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside front strut top mount has slight play

Offside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 135,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside front strut top mount has slight play

Nearside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside front strut top mount has slight play

Offside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 134,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 132,239 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 132,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 16 Jul 2008 124,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 121,872 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 121,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 118,225 miles

slight movement in upper steering column bearing.

Fail 28 Jun 2006 118,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight movement in upper steering column bearing.

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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C894 DHX is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C894 DHX, 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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C894 DHX is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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