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B103 XRJ

1985 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,921 mi
Last recorded89,921 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB103 XRJ
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 89,921 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 89,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 88,865 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Underneath vehicle undersealed

steering wheel has movement

Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,698 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front shocker corroded

Nearside front top mount stiff

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front shocker corroded

Offside front top mount stiff

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 88,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside front shocker corroded

Nearside front top mount stiff

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front shocker corroded

Offside front top mount stiff

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,635 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 88,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point front offside (2.4.A.3)

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

boot will not open

front nearside wheel loose , tightened for safety

no rear seatbelts fitted

this vehicle is corroded badly on all running gear and underbody

throttle pedal insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,655 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 86,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 85,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,931 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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B103 XRJ is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 45,562 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 B103 XRJ, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B103 XRJ is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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