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JOO 169V

1979 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,140 mi
Last recorded62,140 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Porsche 92462,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOO 169V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,140 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,701 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 61,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pins not fitted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,194 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside floor rusty under front seats

offside and nearside rear undersills rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,050 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,243 miles

some corrosion on lower front wings

very slight exhaust leak

very slight play in front wheel bearings

very slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2013 58,243 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some corrosion on lower front wings

very slight exhaust leak

very slight play in front wheel bearings

very slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f lower main beam/fog light not working

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,046 miles

rear silencer pipe cracked

slight exhaust leak from mid section

slight play in wheel bearings (all four)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,880 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,044 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 55,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,107 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,087 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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JOO 169V is a 1979 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JOO 169V, 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.

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What year was JOO 169V registered?

JOO 169V is a 1979 Porsche 924, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is JOO 169V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOO 169V shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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