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DYX 272V

1980 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,388 mi
Last recorded72,388 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYX 272V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,388 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,717 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,716 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,530 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 69,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement not checked no key (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 69,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake hoses and brake pipes covered by under seal

front brake hose mountings

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,454 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 68,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,925 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 65,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,702 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 65,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,341 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 65,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 65,184 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dampness around brake master cylinder and servo

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,184 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dampness around brake master cylinder and servo

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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DYX 272V is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,006 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 DYX 272V, 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 46 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DYX 272V registered?

DYX 272V is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 21 January 1980.

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