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WBZ 1924

1983 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

75,699 mi
Last recorded75,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 1924
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,699 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 75,699 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 75,699 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,699 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 75,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,670 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,882 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,882 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,385 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 73,385 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 73,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,644 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose

both fronnt wings rusting

Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,643 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose

both fronnt wings rusting

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,204 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

body covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2010 68,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

body covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2009 67,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 66,182 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,689 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 64,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 63,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,512 miles

Oil leak

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

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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WBZ 1924 is a 1983 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 WBZ 1924, 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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What year was WBZ 1924 registered?

WBZ 1924 is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 12 January 1983.

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