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A189 OPW

1984 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,014 mi
Last recorded21,014 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Porsche 92448,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA189 OPW
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 21,014 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 20,944 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 20,852 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 21,268 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 20,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 20,454 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 20,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 20,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 20,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 20,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 19,730 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 19,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2011 19,476 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,242 miles

underbody of car heavily heavily waxoiled so proper inspection of all componets amd floor imposible

Fail 8 Sep 2008 19,242 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

underbody of car heavily heavily waxoiled so proper inspection of all componets amd floor imposible

Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,028 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 13,775 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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A189 OPW is a 1984 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1984 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 48,000 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 A189 OPW, 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 42 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A189 OPW registered?

A189 OPW is a 1984 Porsche 924, first registered on 2 January 1984.

Is A189 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A189 OPW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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