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DBW 538Y

1982 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Porsche 92447,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBW 538Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 78,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,644 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,460 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,955 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 72,950 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 72,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,109 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 58,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,010 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 51,010 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,275 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 42,275 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DBW 538Y is a 1982 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 47,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBW 538Y, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DBW 538Y is a 1982 Porsche 924, first registered on 23 November 1982.

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