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EIB 8809

1983 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,458 mi
Last recorded47,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIB 8809
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,458 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

fuel tank corroded

repairs to underside covered in sealer and underseal

Fail 18 Jul 2022 47,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire half missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

fuel tank corroded

repairs to underside covered in sealer and underseal

Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,342 miles

corrosion underside in places

offside rear brake drum backing plate deteriorated/corroded/poor condition

slight play in front lower ball joints

tyres perished/cracking

wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,139 miles

Corrosion underside in places

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,315 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Front wishbone corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wishbone corroded

corrosion to underside in places

front brake discs slightly corroded / worn

oil leak / engine / sump

Fail 24 Feb 2017 42,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked /perished/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion underside

front brake hoses deteriorated

offside front lower corroded/deteriorated

offside front lower corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

tyres under inflated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,994 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 38,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 35,681 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,178 miles

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

Offside front floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,975 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,476 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,040 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 26,040 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,448 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 16,448 miles

Front Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 5,481 miles

slight stiffness in steering

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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EIB 8809 is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EIB 8809, 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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EIB 8809 is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 9 June 1983.

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