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DVM 988Y

1983 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,420 mi
Last recorded34,420 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVM 988Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 34,420 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 34,420 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to T piece brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

fuel lines slightly perished

Fail 22 May 2019 34,420 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to T piece brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

fuel lines slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2018 34,071 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,664 miles

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

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

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

brake service

Fail 25 Jan 2011 33,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres slightly deteriated

n/s/r shock absorber corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2010 31,770 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,652 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 30,652 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes coroded

front discs badly worn

play in the rear n/s wheel bearing

rear inner sills / chassis corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,080 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in the steerin g

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,378 miles

brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

play in the steering

ploay in the rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,722 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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DVM 988Y is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 46,777 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 DVM 988Y, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DVM 988Y registered?

DVM 988Y is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 23 February 1983.

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