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493 GXW

1986 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,983 mi
Last recorded25,983 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration493 GXW
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,983 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,983 miles

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

both front wheel bearings sound dry.

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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493 GXW is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 45,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 493 GXW, 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 40 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 493 GXW registered?

493 GXW is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 5 September 1986.

Is 493 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 493 GXW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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