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A345 GEL

1983 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

28,273 mi
Last recorded28,273 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA345 GEL
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2014 28,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

All suspension components under vehicle are heavily corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear fuel pies heavily corroded.

Nearside & Offside front brake dust shields corroded & detached.

No brake pereformance test carried out due to severe brake bind at the offside front brake.

Pass 14 May 2008 27,805 miles

underbody and underbody components surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre side weall perished

welding repairs and undersealing noted to underbody

Fail 25 Apr 2008 27,802 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

underbody components surface corrosion

welding repairs and undersealing noted to underbody

Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,408 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 27,404 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 25,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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A345 GEL is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A345 GEL, 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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A345 GEL is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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