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3 AOU

1979 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,852 mi
Last recorded69,852 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Porsche 92462,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 AOU
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 69,852 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,676 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,085 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 68,078 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,420 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,244 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 65,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 64,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,237 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 64,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2005 55,879 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 55,768 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Porsche 924?

Based on 35,116 MOT tests across 4,101 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
672
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
4,101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,423
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,220
brake binding 1,027
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 893
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3 AOU is a 1979 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1979 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 62,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 924 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 924 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 AOU registered?

3 AOU is a 1979 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is 3 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 AOU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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