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C933 YFA

1985 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,116 mi
Last recorded104,116 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC933 YFA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 104,116 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,518 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 103,510 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 103,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,316 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 103,065 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 102,584 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,504 miles

Bonnet raised support rams not holding in the open position

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,016 miles

Central Outer Skin On Exhaust Centre Box Corroded But Not Leaking

Nearside Rear Slight Brake Bind When Vehicle Lifted

Oil leak Slight Leak From Rocker Cover Gasket ()

Rear Oil leak Slight Leak From Gearbox Output Seals ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,550 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,674 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both rear sills applicated heavily in underseal

n/sf screen washer inoperative

some brake & fuel pipes heavily applicated in underseal at rear

Fail 1 Dec 2014 96,670 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear sills applicated heavily in underseal

n/sf screen washer inoperative

some brake & fuel pipes heavily applicated in underseal at rear

Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,704 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 94,701 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 93,992 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,551 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 93,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,777 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 92,718 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 91,858 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 91,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 91,079 miles

both sides rear brake ferruls corroding with age.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 89,477 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 89,464 miles

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

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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C933 YFA is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C933 YFA, 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 C933 YFA registered?

C933 YFA is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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