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BFS 980W

1981 Porsche 924

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

85,781 mi
Last recorded85,781 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFS 980W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 85,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 82,753 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 82,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,102 miles

fuel cap seal showing perishing but serviceable at present

offside sill edge to floor showing corrosion not excessive at this time previous welding repairs covered with body sealer

Fail 5 Feb 2021 81,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal showing perishing but serviceable at present

offside sill edge to floor showing corrosion not excessive at this time previous welding repairs covered with body sealer

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,829 miles

Offside Front hole in floor

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 80,829 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inop (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 83 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hole in floor

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 80,517 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 80,517 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,321 miles

O/S/R H/BRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW

Fail 25 Jan 2017 80,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R H/BRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,317 miles

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R PARKING BRAKE LOW READING (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,305 miles

all tyres slight perishing

head lamp motor slow

no reverse lights

offside sill soft and surface corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2014 78,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres slight perishing

head lamp motor slow

no reverse lights

offside sill soft and surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,902 miles

all tyres perished in tread and side wall

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished in tread and side wall

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2012 76,283 miles

all tyres perished on side walls and tread

both sills soft and heavily undersealed

drivers sunvisor clip broken

Fail 29 Nov 2012 76,283 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished on side walls and tread

both sills soft and heavily undersealed

drivers sunvisor clip broken

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,246 miles

all brake pipes under sealed

slight play in steering rack

tyres slight cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2011 76,246 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes under sealed

slight play in steering rack

tyres slight cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,982 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,235 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,431 miles

complete underside of vehicle coated with underseal/preservative :- unable to inspect fully all brake pipes/fuel pipes

Fail 24 Jun 2008 72,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

complete underside of vehicle coated with underseal/preservative :- unable to inspect fully all brake pipes/fuel pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,083 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 72,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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BFS 980W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 BFS 980W, 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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BFS 980W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 4 March 1981.

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