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ELF 749Y

1983 Porsche 924

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,089 mi
Last recorded49,089 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 749Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Substantial electrical modifications

Fail 17 Oct 2019 49,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Substantial electrical modifications

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Substantial electrical modifications

Fail 12 Oct 2018 48,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Substantial electrical modifications

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 47,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

cambelt exposed and worn

Fail 2 Nov 2017 47,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CAMBELT LOOKS VERY WORN

Bad oil leaks

FUEL HOSE FROM FILTER BADLY PERISHED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Maybe start of noise on the road? (2.6.2)

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

Substantial electrical modifications

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,249 miles

Corrosion N/S/F chassis

Fluid residue at fuel pump

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Substantial electrical modifications

Fail 13 Oct 2016 43,875 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a feature designed to wear before centre of tread but needs changing very soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play start of very slight noise perhaps becoming noticeable on the road (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Substantial electrical modifications

old fluid residue at fuel pump- no sign of leak during test

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 39,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,602 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to boot floor outside prescribed areas

tape repair to nearside door mirror glass

Fail 14 Oct 2014 38,602 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to boot floor outside prescribed areas

tape repair to nearside door mirror glass

Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,607 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

engine oil leaks

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

small split in exhaust rear box pipe

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine oil leaks

small split in exhaust rear box pipe

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,401 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 7 Sep 2012 33,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,705 miles

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

general vehcle condition

rear wheel bearings for slight playand slightly noisy\washer switch\slight play detected at steering wheel\oil leak\damage to sills\brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2011 31,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

general vehcle condition

rear wheel bearings for slight playand slightly noisy\washer switch\slight play detected at steering wheel\oil leak\damage to sills\brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,888 miles

oil leak\rear wheelbearings for slight play\brake pipes slightly corroded\slight play detected in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 23 Sep 2010 29,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

oil leak\rear wheelbearings for slight play\brake pipes slightly corroded\slight play detected in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,747 miles

slight corrosion on both front lower part of wings

Fail 2 Oct 2009 26,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on both front lower part of wings

Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,692 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 22,692 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f front side indicator not working

Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 18,228 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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ELF 749Y is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ELF 749Y, 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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ELF 749Y is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 9 June 1983.

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