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PYP 903Y

1982 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

24,669 mi
Last recorded24,669 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Porsche 92447,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYP 903Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,669 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

underside under sealed

Fail 9 Apr 2019 24,656 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

underside under sealed

Fail 15 Feb 2019 24,638 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,609 miles

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,596 miles

Front bonnet shocks do not support bonnet correctly

Rear surface corrosion to rear of vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2017 24,596 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Front bonnet shocks do not support bonnet correctly

Rear surface corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,327 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,910 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 23,910 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 23,489 miles

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,174 miles

surface corrosion to fuel lines

surface corrosion to front suspension

Fail 21 Feb 2013 23,174 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

near side rear wheel bearing slack

surface corrosion to front suspension

surface corrosion to fuel lines

Pass 6 Feb 2012 22,235 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear shock absorbers

surface corrosion to fuel lines

Fail 2 Feb 2012 22,235 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

heavy surface corrosion to rear shock absorbers

surface corrosion to fuel lines

both rtear tyres badly cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,056 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 21,056 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 19,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,768 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 18,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,853 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 16,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,035 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front seat back insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2006 14,032 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front seat back insecure

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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PYP 903Y is a 1982 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PYP 903Y, 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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PYP 903Y is a 1982 Porsche 924, first registered on 30 November 1982.

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