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B353 GWA

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,422 mi
Last recorded17,422 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB353 GWA
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 17,422 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe damp (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

interior mirror missing at time of test

n/s and o/s windscreen wiper rubbers split

o/s/r tyre deteriorated within tread pattern

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,422 miles

centre mirror missing

Fail 10 Feb 2016 17,422 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre mirror missing

Fail 29 Sep 2015 17,412 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion both inner sills (6.1.C.1)

Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion both inner sills (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 16,354 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B353 GWA is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B353 GWA, 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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B353 GWA is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 25 June 1985.

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