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C944 CYN

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

180,429 mi
Last recorded180,429 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC944 CYN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 180,429 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 180,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 171,937 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 171,937 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 163,719 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 163,719 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 163,346 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sidelight slightly dim

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 163,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight movement o/s and n/s top mounts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 163,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight movement o/s and n/s top mounts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 163,324 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 163,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering pump insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2014 163,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both offide rear and nearside rear box sections corroded.

Engine oil leaking onto offside front brake caliper.

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

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

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

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

Rust in front of offside sill.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 162,853 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rust starting in offside sill.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 162,849 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rust starting in offside sill.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 162,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 162,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 160,922 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 160,903 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

hole o/s/r lamp

no dash lights oil or battery

Pass 25 Sep 2008 157,686 miles

Brake hose ends at rear starting to corrode

Brake pad warning lighton but brake pads ok

Brake servo startingto corrode

Difficulty in assessing brake pipes due to being coated in grease

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode and pitt

Fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode

Slight engine oil leak

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 25 Sep 2008 157,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose ends at rear starting to corrode

Brake pad warning lighton but brake pads ok

Brake servo startingto corrode

Difficulty in assessing brake pipes due to being coated in grease

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode and pitt

Fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode

Slight engine oil leak

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 20 Aug 2007 154,253 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 154,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 153,112 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight 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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C944 CYN is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 C944 CYN, 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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C944 CYN is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 November 1985.

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