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B173 YYW

1985 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,236 mi
Last recorded12,236 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB173 YYW
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 12,236 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 12,236 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 12,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 12,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 12,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 10,645 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 10,429 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 10,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,087 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 10,087 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 9,939 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 8,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 7,358 miles

offside front bearing slight noise

windsreen cracked zone c

Pass 21 Jul 2007 6,151 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Jul 2006 4,296 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 2,007 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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B173 YYW is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 45,562 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 B173 YYW, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B173 YYW registered?

B173 YYW is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B173 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B173 YYW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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