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A291 YOP

1984 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,838 mi
Last recorded38,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 Porsche 92448,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA291 YOP
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,838 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Various oil leaks from engine area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight coolant leak from radiator

Fail 22 Dec 2009 38,838 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Various oil leaks from engine area

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,838 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 38,838 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,187 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake cable worn

Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,401 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight knocking noise on steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2005 14,565 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 14,556 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

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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A291 YOP is a 1984 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A291 YOP, 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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A291 YOP is a 1984 Porsche 924, first registered on 5 April 1984.

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