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SUR 209W

1980 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,862 mi
Last recorded34,862 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUR 209W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,427 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 33,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,496 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 28,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,018 miles

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 22,018 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,589 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2013 17,566 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,144 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaut box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,651 miles

n/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2011 7,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2010 633 miles

o/s hand brake effort low

Fail 10 Jun 2010 619 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,685 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 29,026 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

both rear brake discs getting rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,753 miles

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

slight play o/s/f strut top bearing

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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SUR 209W is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SUR 209W, 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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SUR 209W is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 15 December 1980.

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