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A355 GEL

1983 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,263 mi
Last recorded87,263 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA355 GEL
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 87,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various brake pipes rusty / front top strut mounts noisy / front lower wings corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,009 miles

n/s mirror cracked / various brake pipes rusty / discs rusty / o/s/f inner wheel arch/wing rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,009 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 78,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack in front number plate

exhaust center silencer baffles rattling/not blowing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 78,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

crack in front number plate

exhaust center silencer baffles rattling/not blowing

Pass 29 May 2012 74,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 70,819 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 166,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,261 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 65,250 miles

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,679 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,895 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,225 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 54,909 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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A355 GEL is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A355 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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A355 GEL is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 14 October 1983.

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