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HWY 842V

1979 Porsche 924

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,547 mi
Last recorded99,547 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Porsche 92462,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWY 842V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 99,547 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 99,126 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,871 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 96,871 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,685 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 92,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,219 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 90,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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HWY 842V is a 1979 Porsche 924 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 62,422 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 HWY 842V, 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 47 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 HWY 842V registered?

HWY 842V is a 1979 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HWY 842V safe to buy?

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