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VGM 249Y

1983 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGM 249Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2022 87,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front and rear shock absorber casing heavily rusted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Egine block injector pipes-rubber severely deteriorated but not leaking ()

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

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Play/movement in bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill rusted but not dangerous

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 87,123 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint for silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 86,544 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front front sub frame is starting to corrode

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has play ()

Offside Front seal inner is corroding

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroding

Rear (exhaust) leak from middle section to rear back box

Rear both rear shock casings are corroded

Rear rear dif has slight leak

vehicle engine is running a bit lumpy

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shocks casing are corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,671 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,671 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 80,667 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,707 miles

Slight movement in o/s steering arm.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,743 miles

Front number plate damaged. Front suspension heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,648 miles

Front number plate stone damaged

Front suspension components heavily corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 74,586 miles

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 74,533 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE DAMAGED

HAND BRAKE AT MAXIMUM TRAVEL

Fail 26 Sep 2007 74,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT NO. PLATE DAMAGED

HAND BRAKE AT MAXIMUM TRAVEL

Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,290 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 74,290 miles

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

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

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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VGM 249Y is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 46,777 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 VGM 249Y, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VGM 249Y is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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