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C901 AEF

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,149 mi
Last recorded125,149 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC901 AEF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 125,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 124,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 124,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 124,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 123,177 miles

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

Front washers poor

Pass 7 Mar 2020 123,160 miles

Front both tyres perished

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 2 Mar 2020 123,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres perished

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2011 121,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 121,276 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 121,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 121,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 121,036 miles

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

dash board brake warning light on.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 121,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 119,986 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 119,963 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded slightly

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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C901 AEF is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 C901 AEF, 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 C901 AEF registered?

C901 AEF is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C901 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C901 AEF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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