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C97 BYV

1986 Porsche 924

Gold Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,890 mi
Last recorded10,890 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 BYV
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 10,890 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 10,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 10,811 miles

advise engine oil and pas leaks

Fail 9 May 2017 10,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone housing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise engine oil and pas leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2017 10,770 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 10,486 miles

play detected insteering drop link (u/j)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 10,421 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 10,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 10,256 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 10,256 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 10,182 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 10,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 10,060 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 10,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 9,794 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit

Fail 8 Feb 2007 9,794 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 9,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

battery insecure

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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C97 BYV is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Gold with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 45,079 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 C97 BYV, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C97 BYV is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 28 January 1986.

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