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MDT 56W

1980 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,915 mi
Last recorded81,915 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDT 56W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,915 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wiring hanging loose in car

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

nearside side repeater dull

under vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

nearside side repeater dull

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2009 81,915 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,915 miles

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

condensation in n/s/f position lamp

corrosion on all flex hose ferrules

n/s side repeater dull

rear fog lights dull

Fail 13 Oct 2008 81,915 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

condensation in n/s/f position lamp

corrosion on all flex hose ferrules

n/s side repeater dull

rear fog lights dull

Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,915 miles

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

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

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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MDT 56W is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MDT 56W, 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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MDT 56W is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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