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C947 BUL

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 BUL
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,205 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 92,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 89,345 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 83,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,260 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 83,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake disc`s are slightly corroed

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

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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C947 BUL is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C947 BUL, 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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C947 BUL is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 15 November 1985.

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