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FFT 488W

1981 Porsche 924

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,416 mi
Last recorded39,416 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFT 488W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,416 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 39,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 37,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,299 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 36,299 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 35,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,150 miles

Oil leak

rear diff slight leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 35,101 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 34,701 miles

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

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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FFT 488W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FFT 488W, 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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What year was FFT 488W registered?

FFT 488W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 20 January 1981.

Is FFT 488W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFT 488W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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