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C97 BYH

1985 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

150,693 mi
Last recorded150,693 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 BYH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 150,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 150,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 149,833 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 149,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 148,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both sides

Pass 29 Jun 2021 147,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 147,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 147,307 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,986 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,059 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 46,059 miles

Fuel tank leaking from seal for pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,077 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating around edges (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating around edges (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 43,681 miles

Brake & clutch Pedal rubbers worn

Rear Slight play in wheel bearings

Rear number plate loose

Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,906 miles

Oil leak

Rear Number plate slightly faded and insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,943 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,881 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 39,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 39,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,839 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 35,839 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 30,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C97 BYH is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 C97 BYH, 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 C97 BYH registered?

C97 BYH is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C97 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C97 BYH shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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