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C835 MWB

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,830 mi
Last recorded38,830 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC835 MWB
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 38,830 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,507 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing mounting insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four shocks corroded

slight diff oil leak

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 14,851 miles

Front tyres perrished

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Park brake cables deterioated

Rear axel corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 13,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 13,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 11,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 11,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 11,409 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 11,214 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 11,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 10,774 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 10,737 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 10,735 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine has missfire

Pass 2 Dec 2009 10,574 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 10,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 10,417 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 10,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 10,170 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 9,831 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 9,829 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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C835 MWB is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C835 MWB, 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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C835 MWB is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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