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PLA 798W

1980 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,601 mi
Last recorded84,601 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 798W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2007 84,601 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 84,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 84,593 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 84,593 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PLA 798W is a 1980 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PLA 798W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PLA 798W?

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What year was PLA 798W registered?

PLA 798W is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 14 August 1980.

Is PLA 798W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLA 798W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLA 798W have outstanding finance?

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