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KAY 959V

1980 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

36,321 mi
Last recorded36,321 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAY 959V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 36,321 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 36,321 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,321 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 36,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,321 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2016 36,321 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,150 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,137 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 32,896 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 32,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,933 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,430 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,924 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 28,921 miles

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

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

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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KAY 959V is a 1980 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KAY 959V, 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 KAY 959V registered?

KAY 959V is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 18 March 1980.

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