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YLV 533W

1981 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,694 mi
Last recorded79,694 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLV 533W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 79,694 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,676 miles

both rear tyres spliting no cords exposed

o/s/f tyre is spliting no cords exposed

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2013 79,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,103 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 79,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,969 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 77,961 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 77,934 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake lever has slight side play.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 76,906 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 76,906 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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YLV 533W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,553 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 YLV 533W, 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 45 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YLV 533W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 4 March 1981.

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