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A186 TAG

1983 Porsche 924

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,979 mi
Last recorded33,979 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA186 TAG
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 33,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 1 May 2019 33,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 33,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing section (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing section (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable lower uj has movement (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

under body covered in body sealer

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres cracking

Fail 11 May 2017 33,979 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front tyres cracking

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,979 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

slight play in steering system universal joints

Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,979 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 33,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,310 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 32,310 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,207 miles

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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A186 TAG is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A186 TAG, 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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A186 TAG is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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