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C886 PGM

1986 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,698 mi
Last recorded77,698 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC886 PGM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 77,698 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 77,679 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,557 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,080 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Strut top bearing stiff in operation

Pass 4 Sep 2021 72,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,988 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,408 miles

Offside Front track rod end deteriorating

Offside Front washer jet poor

Offside Rear number plate light dim

sump damp

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,137 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak from rear crankshaft seal

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,427 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

oil leak on engine

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,537 miles

horn weak

oil leak on engine

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,324 miles

o/s washer jet poor

oil leak on engine

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s washer jet poor

oil leak on engine

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,473 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,473 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,701 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,531 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 48,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,185 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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C886 PGM is a 1986 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 128,958 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 C886 PGM, 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 40 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 C886 PGM registered?

C886 PGM is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 12 February 1986.

Is C886 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C886 PGM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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