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RIW 8414

1985 Porsche 924

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 8414
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front floor pan's corroded

both front lower wings corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front corroded floor/inner wing both sides

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake efficiency only just met offside weak

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,563 miles

os and ns front floors corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

os and ns front floors corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,430 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished

Fail 24 Oct 2016 85,426 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,910 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,717 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 84,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 83,915 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 83,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,702 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight wear in both steering rack arms

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,995 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 79,287 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,835 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 77,438 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 77,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.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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RIW 8414 is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIW 8414, 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.

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What year was RIW 8414 registered?

RIW 8414 is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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