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A179 SYO

1983 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,124 mi
Last recorded75,124 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA179 SYO
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,124 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,124 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 737,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 75,124 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 75,124 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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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A179 SYO is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A179 SYO, 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.

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What year was A179 SYO registered?

A179 SYO is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A179 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A179 SYO 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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