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ECD 918V

1979 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Porsche 92462,422 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 918V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018

Position lights not fitted DAYTIME use ONLY

headlights not/disconnected DAYTIME use ONLY

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,975 miles

head lights not fitted/disconnected day time use only

indicators not fitted day time use only

position lights not fitted day time use only

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,975 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s sill in poor condition

r/n/s brake slightly binding

Pass 6 May 2009 75,854 miles

o/s/f side light dim

slight buldge in o/s/f tyre outter sidewall

Fail 6 May 2009 75,854 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f side light dim

slight buldge in o/s/f tyre outter sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,779 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 74,714 miles

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

o/s front outer lower outer wheel arch and inner sill have holes in and excessively corroded but outside 30cm of any suspension or structural mounting

Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,656 miles

o/s & n/s front floors corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2007 67,656 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 98,643 miles

Original test advisory notes still apply.

Fail 28 Sep 2005 98,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded but not through.

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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ECD 918V is a 1979 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECD 918V, 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.

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What year was ECD 918V registered?

ECD 918V is a 1979 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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