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C855 YBA

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,346 mi
Last recorded98,346 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC855 YBA
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,346 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Wing heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexy hose joint (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Under tray cover fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2021 98,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Wing heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexy hose joint (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,246 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 98,232 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 97,548 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 97,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 96,997 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,997 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 89,158 miles

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

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

off side front outter seal crrodded

Fail 18 Jun 2011 89,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side front outter seal crrodded

Pass 17 May 2010 87,169 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filter security poor

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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C855 YBA is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C855 YBA, 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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C855 YBA is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 11 November 1985.

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