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FJO 978Y

1983 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,034 mi
Last recorded5,034 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJO 978Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 5,034 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills, (just outside a suspension point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 4,462 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 4,416 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 4,416 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 4,302 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 4,302 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 364 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 343 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,635 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (3.6.B.4d)

front brakes slightly binding (lack of use )

Fail 18 Aug 2017 93,635 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes slightly binding (lack of use )

Fail 4 Aug 2015 93,552 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre, offside front & rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,552 miles

nearside front tyre, offside front & rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 93,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 93,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 93,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 93,052 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 93,052 miles

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

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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FJO 978Y is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJO 978Y, 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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FJO 978Y is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is FJO 978Y safe to buy?

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