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VUW 467S

1978 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

35,650 mi
Last recorded35,650 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Porsche 92438,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUW 467S
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 35,650 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 35,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 35,386 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,944 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 33,937 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose lock bolt lose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

service brake just met requirement

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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VUW 467S is a 1978 Porsche 924 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 VUW 467S, 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.

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What year was VUW 467S registered?

VUW 467S is a 1978 Porsche 924, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is VUW 467S safe to buy?

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