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A298 FNJ

1984 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,756 mi
Last recorded92,756 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1984 Porsche 92448,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 FNJ
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,756 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust braket broken

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

front lower arms corroded

wipers slow

Fail 17 Jan 2012 92,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust braket broken

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

front lower arms corroded

wipers slow

Pass 19 Jan 2011 92,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded in places

both front and nearside rear tyres perished/cut but not to the cords (borderline pass)

centre exhaust mount brocken but not effecting the security of the system

excessive corrosion to the rear boot shut but not within any perscribed area

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

harsh corrosion in places underside the vehicle

nearside lower sill very slightly damaged

offside rear brake linings possibly grinding but passed efficency and balance test however cannot see linnings to inspect thickness (borderline pass)

offside rear seatbelt and buckle missing but not requiered due to first used befor 1st of april 1987

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

slight play in both front inner steering rack knuckles

Fail 17 Jan 2011 92,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded in places

both front and nearside rear tyres perished/cut but not to the cords (borderline pass)

centre exhaust mount brocken but not effecting the security of the system

excessive corrosion to the rear boot shut but not within any perscribed area

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

harsh corrosion in places underside the vehicle

nearside lower sill very slightly damaged

offside rear brake linings possibly grinding but passed efficency and balance test however cannot see linnings to inspect thickness (borderline pass)

offside rear seatbelt and buckle missing but not requiered due to first used befor 1st of april 1987

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

slight play in both front inner steering rack knuckles

Fail 8 Jul 2009 92,728 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 92,723 miles

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2008 92,723 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

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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A298 FNJ is a 1984 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A298 FNJ, 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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A298 FNJ is a 1984 Porsche 924, first registered on 15 June 1984.

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