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CAP 353Y

1983 Porsche 924

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,142 mi
Last recorded75,142 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 353Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 75,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,142 miles

1.exhaust system has small leaks.2.some corrosion on brake pipes offside front/offside rear/centr by t piece. 3.coolant leak/oil leak engine oil topped up.4.drivers door some tightness to open.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 75,142 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

coolant leak water pump slightly today???

electric windows inoperative

off side front lower driving lamp bulb inoperative

Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,142 miles

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

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2009 75,142 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 75,142 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 75,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CAP 353Y is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 46,777 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 CAP 353Y, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CAP 353Y is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 8 April 1983.

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