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NIL 6425

1979 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,175 mi
Last recorded81,175 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1979 Porsche 92462,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 6425
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 81,175 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in rear axle beam n/s bush

slight play n/s & o/s inner steering rack

windscreen washer jets weak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,035 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

n/s track rod end dust cover split

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 5 Jul 2010 81,035 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake fluid level low

n/s track rod end dust cover split

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Jul 2009 78,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 30 Jun 2009 78,884 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,385 miles

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

Oil leak

rubber fuel pipes perrished

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Feb 2006 74,044 miles

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)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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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NIL 6425 is a 1979 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NIL 6425, 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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NIL 6425 is a 1979 Porsche 924, first registered on 17 September 1979.

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