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VAN 866S

1978 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,562 mi
Last recorded15,562 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1978 Porsche 92438,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 866S
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 15,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,865 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 14,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,140 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 14,139 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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VAN 866S is a 1978 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 38,870 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 VAN 866S, 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 48 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAN 866S registered?

VAN 866S is a 1978 Porsche 924, first registered on 26 April 1978.

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