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UHJ 498V

1979 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,370 mi
Last recorded5,370 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Porsche 92462,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 498V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 5,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre very old

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 5,368 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre very old

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 4,409 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 4,409 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,364 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 1,981 miles

windscreen damadged. †various brake pipes starting to corrode. †both front macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment. †slight movement in n/s/f ball joint. †oil leak. †slight movement in o/s/f steering rack.

Fail 8 Jan 2007 1,978 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack offside front

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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UHJ 498V is a 1979 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 62,422 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 UHJ 498V, 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 47 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UHJ 498V is a 1979 Porsche 924, first registered on 30 October 1979.

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