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C993 LTA

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

29,400 mi
Last recorded29,400 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC993 LTA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,400 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,031 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,463 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 28,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,318 miles

all tyres heavily perished on sidewalls--no cord showing

fuel pipes corroded

slight noise osf wheel bearing

Fail 3 Sep 2015 25,318 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres heavily perished on sidewalls--no cord showing

fuel pipes corroded

slight noise osf wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,656 miles

all discs corroded due to lack of use

all tyres heavily perished

exhaust corroded slight blow on center silencer

slight judder detected on front brakes

Fail 12 Sep 2014 21,656 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all discs corroded due to lack of use

all tyres heavily perished

exhaust corroded slight blow on center silencer

slight judder detected on front brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,963 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 20,963 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 20,933 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,841 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 20,841 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,535 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 16,884 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Thermostat not opening.

fuel lines corroded but not leaking yet.

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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C993 LTA is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C993 LTA, 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 C993 LTA registered?

C993 LTA is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C993 LTA safe to buy?

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