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BLU 678T

1978 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,442 mi
Last recorded39,442 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Porsche 92438,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLU 678T
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,365 miles

both inner sills slightly corroded

nearside rear inner cv boot split

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

oil leak from engine area and rear diff slight oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Fail 15 Mar 2014 39,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both inner sills slightly corroded

nearside rear inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,011 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no rear seat belts or buckles

slight oil leek from rear diff

Fail 4 Feb 2013 39,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

no rear seat belts or buckles

slight oil leek from rear diff

Pass 18 May 2011 38,989 miles

Front 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)

rear exhaust rubbers split

Fail 7 May 2011 38,984 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front 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)

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,755 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,397 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel hose 't' pieces corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2007 38,397 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel hose 't' pieces corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2006 760 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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BLU 678T is a 1978 Porsche 924 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 38,870 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 BLU 678T, 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 48 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLU 678T is a 1978 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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