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CYC 524A

1979 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,750 mi
Last recorded69,750 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1979 Porsche 92462,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 524A
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 69,750 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes becoming slightly worn

both front lower arm inner bushes becoming perished and worn

both rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes becoming perished

general corrosion to all underside components

slight play both front strut top mountings

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Aug 2012 69,750 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes becoming slightly worn

both front lower arm inner bushes becoming perished and worn

both rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes becoming perished

general corrosion to all underside components

slight play both front strut top mountings

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front washer liquid going thick

Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,004 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 64,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

both rear inner sills becoming corroded

nearside rear brake hose furrels becoming corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

some lateral movement of offside front shock absorber piston

some play both rear wheel bearings

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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CYC 524A is a 1979 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 62,422 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 CYC 524A, 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 47 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYC 524A registered?

CYC 524A is a 1979 Porsche 924, first registered on 17 December 1979.

Is CYC 524A safe to buy?

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