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ARC 720Y

1982 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,245 mi
Last recorded37,245 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1982 Porsche 92447,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 720Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 37,245 miles

Bonnet pull broken

Coolant leak Slight ()

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Slight ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 37,245 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet pull broken

Coolant leak Slight ()

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,465 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,344 miles

Nearside washers feeble

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,836 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 85,902 miles

Battery insecure

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

Top fuel pump mounting rubber perished

Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,045 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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ARC 720Y is a 1982 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 47,393 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 ARC 720Y, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARC 720Y registered?

ARC 720Y is a 1982 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ARC 720Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARC 720Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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