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EJX 403V

1980 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,325 mi
Last recorded71,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJX 403V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,325 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Intermittent (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 70,981 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Intermittent (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 65,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode .all other pipe heavily coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front parts of the inner and outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of a structural or components mounting

slight play in lower steering universal joint

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 May 2019 65,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode .all other pipe heavily coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front parts of the inner and outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of a structural or components mounting

slight play in lower steering universal joint

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jan 2018 62,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear slight play to rear wheel bearing

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion and holes to front of sills to floors but not within 12" of structural component

Pass 31 Dec 2015 60,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing sticking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering colume noisey/rough

Fail 16 Dec 2015 60,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split exposing cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split exposing cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing sticking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering very noisy when turned !!!!

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,387 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

near side front floor very corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 2 Jan 2015 59,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

near side front floor very corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,162 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 57,145 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2010 55,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,223 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 80,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 80,223 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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EJX 403V is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,006 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 EJX 403V, 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 46 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJX 403V is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 24 March 1980.

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