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A253 SVX

1984 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,556 mi
Last recorded28,556 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Porsche 92448,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 SVX
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not with in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 27,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 25,129 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater in-op

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Throttle pedal floor missing

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underbody covered in paint including brake and fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

parts of rear suspension is covered in duct tape

Fail 19 Oct 2021 25,129 miles

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater in-op

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Throttle pedal floor missing

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underbody covered in paint including brake and fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

parts of rear suspension is covered in duct tape

Pass 13 Oct 2020 23,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

parts of rear suspension is covered in duct tape

replacement steering wheel ok but does feel weak advise replacment when available

throttle peddle floor section missing

unable to carry out a satisfactory inspection of underside of the vehicle in my opinion as everything is covered in wet paint

Fail 13 Oct 2020 23,308 miles

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached wheel internals broken up (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

parts of rear suspension is covered in duct tape

throttle peddle floor section missing

unable to carry out a satisfactory inspection of underside of the vehicle in my opinion as everything is covered in wet paint

Pass 18 Oct 2019 20,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body and arches rusty / n/s brake lamp bulb dull

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,246 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged/cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 12,427 miles

N/S/F door mirror glass cracked

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

Steering rack has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 12,409 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

N/S/F door mirror glass cracked

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

Steering rack has slight play

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f top suspension mounting/bearing noise

Fail 12 Jul 2013 4,120 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f top suspension mounting/bearing noise

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,162 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing slightly noise

Fail 5 Jul 2012 96,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

O/S/F wheel bearing slightly noise

Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 88,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 80,328 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 80,244 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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A253 SVX is a 1984 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A253 SVX, 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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A253 SVX is a 1984 Porsche 924, first registered on 18 April 1984.

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