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NGP 437Y

1981 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,464 mi
Last recorded6,464 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGP 437Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 6,464 miles

Coolant fan not working

Coolant radiator leaking

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor badly repaired but not within a prescribed area

Rear view mirror missing

Underneath of vehicle heavily undersilled

Fail 6 Sep 2011 6,464 miles

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

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

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

Coolant fan not working

Coolant radiator leaking

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor badly repaired but not within a prescribed area

Rear view mirror missing

Underneath of vehicle heavily undersilled

Fail 22 Jul 2010 6,464 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wiper motor noisey,front wiper self park & intermittent functions innop,front wiper blades slightly streaking,rear seats removed,aftermarket seat belt/harnesess fitted,front door exterior handles & locks removed,ns tailgate strut missing,

general vehicle condition poor,

osr handbrake reading low & overall efficiency slightly low,engine slightly smokey,exhaust system in poor condition & slight leaks from front & mid sections,ns headlamp beam image vague,evidence of welding/repairs & paintwork/bodywork,

rear exhaust silencer o/s upper cotton reel mounting broken,various underbody/underbonnet parts & fittings resecured with tie-wraps,osf floor corroded & holed,slight play in os inner steering rack joint

slight play in osf upper suspension strut mounting,osr tyre inner sidewall cracked & split,mixed tyre brands fitted,skight bind to osr brake,

steering heavy,lateral play & long handbrake lever travel,battery insecure,vehicle ride height lowered,evidence of front brake disc warping on brake test,front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2009 6,464 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks,hole in o/s/f floor/jacking point.

n/s & o/s/f door handles removed from outside,both outer sills repaired & painted,slight play in o/s/f hub bearing,slight play in o/s/f strut insert,exhaust in poor condition & blowing sloightly,engine overheated during test,ride height lowered.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 6,464 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 6,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,464 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 6,464 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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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NGP 437Y is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NGP 437Y, 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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What year was NGP 437Y registered?

NGP 437Y is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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