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XWH 688V

1979 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,301 mi
Last recorded18,301 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1979 Porsche 92462,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWH 688V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 18,301 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 18,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 17,260 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 17,251 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 16,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,280 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 16,280 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 15,766 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 15,739 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,841 miles

front and rear discs pitted

front brake flexi pipes deteriorating

front head lights deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2015 14,841 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear discs pitted

front brake flexi pipes deteriorating

front head lights deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,733 miles

headlights not working correctly

Fail 27 Sep 2008 14,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlights not working correctly

Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,553 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,423 miles

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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XWH 688V is a 1979 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 62,422 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 XWH 688V, 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 47 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 XWH 688V registered?

XWH 688V is a 1979 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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