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D701 GYM

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,413 mi
Last recorded50,413 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD701 GYM
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2016 50,413 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp missing GLASS MISSING (1.7.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust is rusty

nearside and offside front inner/outer sills have holed but not in the prescribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2015 43,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,393 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 32,951 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 32,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 20,649 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 20,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,582 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 12,582 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 11,730 miles

Off side rear brake slight bind

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

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 8 Jul 2011 11,730 miles

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

Off side rear brake slight bind

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

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,425 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 9,397 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

both front brakes binding slightly

front brakes slightly out of balance

off side rear brake binding slightly

slight damage to front section of both sills (incorrect vehicle lifting)

surface corrosion brake and fuel pipes

surface corrosion on suspension components

wiper blades not clearing screen well

Pass 11 Dec 2007 8,556 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 8,541 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 6,871 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 4,481 miles

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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D701 GYM is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 54,485 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 D701 GYM, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D701 GYM is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 16 January 1987.

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