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C797 DYT

1986 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,423 mi
Last recorded83,423 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC797 DYT
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 83,423 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 83,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 82,546 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,342 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 79,544 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 79,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,533 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,525 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 79,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 79,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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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C797 DYT is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 45,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C797 DYT, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C797 DYT registered?

C797 DYT is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 22 May 1986.

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