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WUB 205S

1978 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

26,511 mi
Last recorded26,511 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1978 Porsche 92438,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUB 205S
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2024 26,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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WUB 205S is a 1978 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 WUB 205S, 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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WUB 205S is a 1978 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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