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BYD 812X

1981 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,831 mi
Last recorded62,831 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYD 812X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,818 miles

Both rear shock absorbers ‘casing’ corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,818 miles

Both rear shock absorbers ‘casing’ corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,654 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 62,650 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,409 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,920 miles

offside handbrake slightly lower effort than nearside

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,416 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 61,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,056 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 54,455 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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BYD 812X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BYD 812X, 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 BYD 812X registered?

BYD 812X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BYD 812X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYD 812X shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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