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HHJ 387Y

1983 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,140 mi
Last recorded87,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHJ 387Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,991 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight travel in hand brake

Fail 5 Dec 2018 86,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight travel in hand brake

Fail 10 Oct 2018 86,987 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 29,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,828 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 29,828 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,214 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,828 miles

o/s repeater not working

Fail 5 Feb 2010 29,828 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust rubbers worn.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 29,828 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,828 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2008 29,828 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,828 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 29,167 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

n/s/front sill damaged

slight free play in both rear wheel brgs

surface corrosion on both rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on n/s/front brake pipe

wear in both inner steering rack ball joints

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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HHJ 387Y is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HHJ 387Y, 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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HHJ 387Y is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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