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RTT 278W

1980 Porsche 924

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,282 mi
Last recorded15,282 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 278W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,282 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 15,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,184 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 15,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,498 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 11,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack

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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RTT 278W is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RTT 278W, 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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What year was RTT 278W registered?

RTT 278W is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 7 October 1980.

Is RTT 278W safe to buy?

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