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B194 RAH

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB194 RAH
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake backplates corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake backplates corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,979 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 88,979 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 85,297 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 85,297 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,988 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 74,987 miles

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

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Slight cracking O/S rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2006 72,116 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 72,104 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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B194 RAH is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B194 RAH, 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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B194 RAH is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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