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C161 VUY

1986 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,919 mi
Last recorded37,919 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC161 VUY
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 37,919 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 37,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 37,731 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,566 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 37,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,299 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 37,299 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,840 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 34,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,003 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm (195/65/15)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,802 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f sill/wing slightly damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,598 miles

Battery insecure

Both (front) sills corroded

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

Corroded in battery area

Front lower arms slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 16,587 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Both (front) sills corroded

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

Corroded in battery compartment

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/R brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff leaking oil

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,267 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,386 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 15,386 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,915 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 12,914 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 11,781 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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C161 VUY is a 1986 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 C161 VUY, 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.

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C161 VUY is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 8 May 1986.

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