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CFO 986

1990 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,235 mi
Last recorded48,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFO 986
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 48,235 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 48,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,202 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 48,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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CFO 986 is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 CFO 986, 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 36 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 CFO 986 registered?

CFO 986 is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is CFO 986 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFO 986 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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