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DJB 957K

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,355 mi
Last recorded10,355 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJB 957K
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 10,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

Rear diff slight noise

Pass 23 Feb 2021 8,952 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff slight noise

Pass 19 Feb 2020 8,504 miles

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

Offside Front Lower outer wing corroded slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2019 6,933 miles

Offside Front Lower wing rusty

Offside Front brake back plate rusty

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 6,272 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 5,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 4,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 4,261 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 3,027 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 992 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,640 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 97,982 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 97,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering clomn buck head bush worn

Fail 17 Feb 2009 19,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack feels rough when turned by wheels when jacked up and has internal wear.

leak from exhaust downpipes.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,010 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 19,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,594 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DJB 957K is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DJB 957K, 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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DJB 957K is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 9 September 1981.

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