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GYR 725W

1980 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,324 mi
Last recorded94,324 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYR 725W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 94,324 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 94,234 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,234 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 94,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,915 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 92,915 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,611 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,160 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 88,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,378 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 85,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 81,712 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 81,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 71,932 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 71,932 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,650 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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GYR 725W is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GYR 725W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYR 725W registered?

GYR 725W is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 19 December 1980.

Is GYR 725W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYR 725W shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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