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A165 FFP

1983 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,114 mi
Last recorded88,114 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA165 FFP
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 86,382 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 86,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

parking brake performance only just met, recommend adjustment

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,769 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 85,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,022 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed from tank to pump (7.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,022 miles

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

Fuel hose slightly chafed from tank to pump (7.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,521 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 83,492 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,492 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 83,480 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fuel filter rubber mountings deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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A165 FFP is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 46,777 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 A165 FFP, 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 43 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 A165 FFP registered?

A165 FFP is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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