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B475 PLX

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,099 mi
Last recorded91,099 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB475 PLX
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket corrded off (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play coupling joining rack (2.1.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket on rear broken off (7.1.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play coupling joining coloumn to rack (2.1.5)

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

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

engine pan fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 91,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,992 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 86,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,059 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,057 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 82,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 77,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 75,430 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 73,525 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 73,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B475 PLX is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 B475 PLX, 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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B475 PLX is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 28 May 1985.

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