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C929 XVG

1985 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,721 mi
Last recorded48,721 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC929 XVG
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 48,137 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 48,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 48,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 47,967 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2016 47,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,662 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,035 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

tailgate/bootlid only secures on 1 side

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,672 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,483 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C929 XVG is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C929 XVG, 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 C929 XVG registered?

C929 XVG is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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