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C923 VDH

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,572 mi
Last recorded30,572 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC923 VDH
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,572 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 30,572 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 28,912 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 26,154 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 25,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,550 miles

Battery insecure

rear seats belts have been removed but are not a statutory requirement on a vechicle of this age

Fail 2 Aug 2010 25,545 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

rear seats belts have been removed but are not a statutory requirement on a vechicle of this age

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,504 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 20,116 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 20,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear fuel line cut and unsafe

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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C923 VDH is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 C923 VDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C923 VDH registered?

C923 VDH is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C923 VDH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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