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D293 GCD

1986 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

17,506 mi
Last recorded17,506 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 GCD
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,506 miles

Drivers door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

N/S and O/S sills slightly corroded and damaged

Nearside front shock absorber has a lighy misting of oil

O/S front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Rear boot floor corroded

Under body of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 17,490 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded and damaged

rear boot floor corroded

underbody of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 17,468 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded but not within 30cms of a testable point

o/s/f floor corroded but not within 30 cms of a testable point

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,871 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

battery in secure

general corrosion thoughout

osf washer poor

Fail 14 Dec 2012 55,861 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake warning light on

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake warning light inop

N/s/r brake disc corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,586 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general rust on the floors and the outer sills

Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,856 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front valence rusted

fuel pipes rusty

genreal rust on the floors and outer sills

power steering pump damp

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,831 miles

corrosion froming to under side of vehicle

slight play in both front shocks

water leak from engine

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,106 miles

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion forming to under side of vehicle

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,613 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes at rear corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,458 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 46,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2005 39,294 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 39,294 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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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D293 GCD is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D293 GCD, 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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D293 GCD is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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