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BYL 720T

1979 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

8,759 mi
Last recorded8,759 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1979 Porsche 92462,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYL 720T
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,759 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front brake binding

Fail 3 Oct 2007 8,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front brake binding

Fail 22 May 2007 8,759 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise slight distortion on tyres

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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BYL 720T is a 1979 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1979 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 62,422 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 BYL 720T, 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 47 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYL 720T registered?

BYL 720T is a 1979 Porsche 924, first registered on 5 July 1979.

Is BYL 720T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYL 720T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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