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JKL 749Y

1983 Porsche 924

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,122 mi
Last recorded24,122 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 749Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion - Suspension components & brakes pipes

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

Poor beam pattern on headlights

Fail 15 Sep 2023 24,122 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion - Suspension components & brakes pipes

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

Poor beam pattern on headlights

Pass 12 Sep 2022 24,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion - Braking, suspension & fuel components

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

Poor beam image on both headlamps

Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

poor beam image on headlamps

wipers poor

Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 24,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 24,123 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 24,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,122 miles

center exhaust joint leaking slightly

front exhaust mounting broken

front to rear metal brake pipes covered, unable to view

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded, needs attention

oil around engine

play in both side front top suspension mountings

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 4 Sep 2017 24,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

center exhaust joint leaking slightly

front exhaust mounting broken

front to rear metal brake pipes covered, unable to view

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded, needs attention

oil around engine

play in both side front top suspension mountings

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,122 miles

drivers door mirror in very poor condition.

drivers seat poorly secured to body.

ineraction in rear light units.

nearside wiper blade in poor condition.

poor beam image from headlamps just acceptable.

steering heavy.

tailgaite poorly secured in closed position.

vehicle had been heavily modified.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 24,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

drivers door mirror in very poor condition.

drivers seat poorly secured to body.

ineraction in rear light units.

nearside wiper blade in poor condition.

steering heavy.

tailgaite poorly secured in closed position.

vehicle had been heavily modified.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,122 miles

Both ront shock absorbers slightly detoriated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 24,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Both ront shock absorbers slightly detoriated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,122 miles

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

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 8 Sep 2014 24,122 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,122 miles

fuel pipes corroded.

handbrake lever faulty but o.k at time of test.

n/s/f brake pipe corroded.

slight play both sides rear hub.

slight play in n/s hub.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 24,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded.

handbrake lever faulty but o.k at time of test.

n/s/f brake pipe corroded.

slight play both sides rear hub.

slight play in n/s hub.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,122 miles

all gaiters starting to perish and split

fuel pipes heavily corroded

headlight beam patterns very poor

metal brake pipes corroded

number plate lights poor

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 7 Sep 2012 24,122 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

metal brakes corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

number plate lights poor

steering rack gators perished and spliting

unable to view rear brakes fully

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,123 miles

exhaust blow rear box

front and rear suspension corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

nearside front metal brake pipes heavily corroded recomend attension

number plate lights dim

offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 24,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow rear box

front and rear suspension corroded

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

nearside front metal brake pipes heavily corroded recomend attension

number plate lights dim

offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 24,122 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 24,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,123 miles

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

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

general corrosion under side. vehicle been standing

near side front tyre wall cracking

vehicle runs poor when cold

Fail 3 Nov 2007 24,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fuel pipe/s corroded

ADVANCE WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Battery insecure

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF O/S/R TYRE

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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JKL 749Y is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JKL 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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JKL 749Y is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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