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4 DPY

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,101 mi
Last recorded78,101 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 DPY
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,101 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,833 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,790 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,259 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,287 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,485 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,559 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 72,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,125 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 69,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 67,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 65,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 78,903 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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4 DPY is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 4 DPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4 DPY registered?

4 DPY is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is 4 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 DPY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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