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DGS 179X

1982 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,891 mi
Last recorded62,891 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1982 Porsche 92447,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGS 179X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,891 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 62,504 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,898 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 61,895 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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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DGS 179X is a 1982 Porsche 924 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DGS 179X, 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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What year was DGS 179X registered?

DGS 179X is a 1982 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is DGS 179X safe to buy?

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