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OAB 172Y

1982 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,769 mi
Last recorded28,769 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Porsche 92447,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 172Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2015 28,769 miles

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

cambelt cover missing

cambelt cover missing

front brake discs rusty

fuel tank damp at connection

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,769 miles

cambelt cover missing

cambelt cover missing

front brake discs rusty

fuel tank damp at connection

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,429 miles

surface corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Fail 24 Jun 2014 28,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

surface corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Pass 9 May 2013 27,117 miles

slight coolant leak from radiator hose

slight free play in steering coloumn noted

Fail 8 May 2013 27,117 miles

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

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

slight coolant leak from radiator hose

slight free play in steering coloumn noted

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,593 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 21,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 21,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,141 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 19,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside front flexi hose insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,322 miles

Oil leak

both front top strut areas creaking

exhaust noisey

o/s floor craking?

rear subframe mount areas corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2009 17,321 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

both front top strut areas creaking

centre exhaust mount missing?

o/s floor cracking?

rear subframe mount areas corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,878 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 15,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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OAB 172Y is a 1982 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 47,393 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 OAB 172Y, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OAB 172Y is a 1982 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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