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BTE 161V

1980 Porsche 924

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,366 mi
Last recorded64,366 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTE 161V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,366 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 64,361 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 63,514 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 63,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BTE 161V is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,006 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 BTE 161V, 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 46 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTE 161V registered?

BTE 161V is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 5 June 1980.

Is BTE 161V safe to buy?

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