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OAZ 9240

1980 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,840 mi
Last recorded60,840 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 9240
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,840 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished/worn

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,605 miles

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

both lower arm bushes perished/worn

Fail 13 Sep 2022 60,603 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both lower arm bushes perished/worn

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,359 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 60,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 59,651 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 59,650 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected passenger area (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,327 miles

Oil leak

light body and component corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2015 59,327 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

light body and component corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 58,820 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 58,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,402 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 58,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,163 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust touching anti-roll bar

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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OAZ 9240 is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OAZ 9240, 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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OAZ 9240 is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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