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MAR 852V

1980 Porsche 924

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,278 mi
Last recorded99,278 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 852V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged engine bay, near to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to nearside and offside front floors and jacking points, not within prescribed areas

corrosion to underside of nearside outer sill, not within prescribed areas

nearside front suspension strut has play in gland but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 2 Aug 2019 99,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged engine bay, near to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to nearside and offside front floors and jacking points, not within prescribed areas

corrosion to underside of nearside outer sill, not within prescribed areas

nearside front suspension strut has play in gland but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,935 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear, near master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement at upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front floors/jacking points, not within prescribed areas

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,343 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' above mirror (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,066 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack above mirror (8.3.1a)

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

steering rack nosy on lock to lock

Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,066 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet from alt to battery (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

steering rack nosy on lock to lock

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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MAR 852V is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MAR 852V, 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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MAR 852V is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 13 March 1980.

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