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C955 BUL

1985 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,027 mi
Last recorded99,027 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC955 BUL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 99,027 miles

some corrosion to metal brake pipes and hose ferrules

Fail 27 May 2022 99,027 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

some corrosion to metal brake pipes and hose ferrules

Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,027 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and rear flexible hose ferrules

Fail 6 Apr 2021 99,027 miles

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

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and rear flexible hose ferrules

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

rear fuel pipes corroded

some corrosion to bottom of brake servo

Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,311 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 98,296 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 96,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,476 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion on brake servo

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,095 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s headlight flickers

Fail 18 Jun 2013 94,092 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s headlight flickers

Pass 19 May 2012 93,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,481 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 90,424 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 86,776 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 86,773 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 85,001 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 84,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 82,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 82,320 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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C955 BUL is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C955 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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C955 BUL is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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