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VYU 789S

1978 Porsche 924

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,238 mi
Last recorded75,238 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 Porsche 92438,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYU 789S
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2009 75,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 75,238 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 75,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 67,277 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 67,277 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VYU 789S is a 1978 Porsche 924 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VYU 789S, 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 VYU 789S registered?

VYU 789S is a 1978 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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