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KGW 799V

1980 Porsche 924

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,551 mi
Last recorded87,551 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 799V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 87,105 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,105 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 87,105 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,105 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 87,105 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insurcure (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking pump (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,105 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal could be better slight spongyness in pedal

rear exhuast mountings loose

Fail 19 Feb 2015 87,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear exhuast mountings loose

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,105 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 87,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,385 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 85,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,190 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 84,190 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front flexi corroded

rear no.plate slight damage

slight play in steering coloum uj

Fail 29 Sep 2008 84,190 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front flexi corroded

rear no.plate slight damage

slight play in steering coloum uj

Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 84,090 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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KGW 799V is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KGW 799V, 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.

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KGW 799V is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 29 February 1980.

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