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CRU 273Y

1983 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,166 mi
Last recorded86,166 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRU 273Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,166 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,761 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Movement in Steering rack os and ns rack ends

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OS and NS rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

os and ns rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 80,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Movement in Steering rack os and ns rack ends

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OS and NS rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,163 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack knuckles.

slight rear brake drum run-out.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure.

brake pedal slightly spongy.

rear fuel pipes corroded.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack knuckles.

slight rear brake drum run-out.

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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CRU 273Y is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CRU 273Y, 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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What year was CRU 273Y registered?

CRU 273Y is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is CRU 273Y safe to buy?

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