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D479 FYM

1986 Porsche 924

Yellow Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

31,562 mi
Last recorded31,562 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD479 FYM
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 31,562 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

highly modified 'track' car

Fail 3 Jul 2024 31,562 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front washer bottle insecure & likely to fall from car

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

highly modified 'track' car

Fail 23 May 2024 31,562 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine failed while on test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 31,555 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 31,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,089 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,542 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,089 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,383 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 40,383 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 40,383 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 40,383 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 40,383 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

osf slight play in rack

Fail 4 Jun 2011 40,383 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corrosion

ns windscreen cracked

nsf slight play in rack

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,383 miles

Advisories as per 353105940116

Fail 25 May 2010 40,383 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

damp around power steering components possible leak

nearside parking brake effort low

offside sun visor partially insecure

Pass 29 May 2009 40,383 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 40,383 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,383 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,383 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,399 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 39,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

p/s fluid is low

travel on handbrake

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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D479 FYM is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Yellow with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 D479 FYM, 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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D479 FYM is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 3 December 1986.

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