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A461 DUT

1983 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

69,830 mi
Last recorded69,830 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA461 DUT
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,830 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front washers inop

Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,830 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front washers inop

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,525 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play

Battery insecure

Front wiper blades split

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake has slightly reduced effort

Rear seats stowed

Fail 28 Jun 2011 62,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All wheel bearings have slight play

Battery insecure

Front wiper blades split

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake has slightly reduced effort

Rear seats stowed

Fail 18 May 2011 92,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front wiper blades split

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear seats stowed

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 62,170 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 62,170 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2009 61,975 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 61,975 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 59,666 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 59,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 58,648 miles

BRAKE HOSE FERRULS CORRODING †FUEL LINES CORRODING †REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODING †REAR SUSPENSION LEGS CORRODING

N/S/R BRAKE PULSATING †BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON †FRONT BRAKE BALANCE †N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING †OIL LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE †OTHER BRAKE PIPES CORRODING †SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK †SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 9 May 2007 58,644 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE HOSE FERRULS CORRODING

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON †FRONT BRAKE BALANCE †N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING †OIL LIGHT ON

FUEL LINES CORRODING

N/S/R BRAKE PULSATING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

OTHER BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODING

REAR SUSPENSION LEGS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

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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A461 DUT is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 A461 DUT, 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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A461 DUT is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 8 August 1983.

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