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C944 XTP

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,900 mi
Last recorded154,900 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 154,900 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 154,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 154,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 153,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 152,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 150,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 149,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 148,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 143,230 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,067 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 143,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 140,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 132,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 132,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 129,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 124,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s & o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2009 121,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 119,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 117,603 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 117,602 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 116,067 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 116,004 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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 XTP is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C944 XTP, 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 C944 XTP registered?

C944 XTP is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 12 November 1985.

Is C944 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C944 XTP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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