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AGO 559W

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,873 mi
Last recorded37,873 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGO 559W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 37,873 miles

Cam belt cover missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,874 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

cam belt cover missing

Fail 25 Apr 2019 37,873 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cam belt cover missing

Pass 31 May 2018 37,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cam belt cover missing

Pass 6 Dec 2017 37,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 37,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,873 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 37,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,873 miles

coolant leak

offside font steering rack slight play inner joint

Fail 10 Nov 2015 37,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant leak

offside font steering rack slight play inner joint

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,724 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 37,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,024 miles

Battery insecure

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

generaly very rough and car been standing for long time

Fail 1 Feb 2008 35,024 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

generaly very rough and car been standing for long time

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,724 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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AGO 559W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AGO 559W, 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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AGO 559W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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