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C917 BUL

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,716 mi
Last recorded92,716 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC917 BUL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,716 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,683 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 92,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,458 miles

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,249 miles

All brake hose ferrules greased preventing full inspection

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake hose ferrules greased preventing full inspection

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Jan 2016 90,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (3.1.9)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

All brake flexi hoses corroded and greased.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Fuel tank mounting strap corroded.

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

Oil leak at rear axle.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,888 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,473 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes & flexis greased

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,236 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 1 Aug 2011 81,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

play inner rack

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

play inner rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,845 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK HAS PLAY

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,845 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK HAS PLAY

Pass 11 Oct 2007 72,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,504 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 68,756 miles

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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C917 BUL is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C917 BUL, 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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C917 BUL is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 7 November 1985.

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