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OSJ 98X

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,409 mi
Last recorded43,409 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 98X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,409 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 43,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,409 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,409 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,409 miles

both rear brake hose perished

front brake pads 75 - 80% worn

front to rear brake pipe slighty rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Sep 2007 43,409 miles

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

both rear brake hose perished

front brake pads 75 - 80% worn

front to rear brake pipe slighty rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,977 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,103 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 38,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 38,707 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 38,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OSJ 98X is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 45,562 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 OSJ 98X, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSJ 98X registered?

OSJ 98X is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is OSJ 98X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSJ 98X shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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