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C979 MTU

1985 Porsche 944

Maroon Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,608 mi
Last recorded36,608 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC979 MTU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2012 36,608 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,608 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,168 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 35,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,721 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 34,711 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C979 MTU is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Maroon with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C979 MTU, 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 C979 MTU registered?

C979 MTU is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C979 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C979 MTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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