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EBW 214Y

1983 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

11,519 mi
Last recorded11,519 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 214Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 11,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 11,519 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 11,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 11,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 11,519 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2022 11,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake requires adjusting

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2021 11,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

metal brake pipes going to rear wheel cylinders starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2019 10,408 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 9,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 8,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 6,240 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 6,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 3,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 1,626 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2013 309 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,345 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,672 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 98,672 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 97,006 miles

Fuel pipes above transaxle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,946 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 95,946 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,363 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 94,363 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 91,650 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,650 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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EBW 214Y is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EBW 214Y, 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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EBW 214Y is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 14 January 1983.

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