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GEU 291W

1981 Porsche 924

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,070 mi
Last recorded25,070 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEU 291W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 25,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sills/floors dented

Slight play steering top bush/bearing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Trail car off road use.

Pass 16 Feb 2019 25,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

top mounts stiff in operation

trials car, used off road

Fail 5 Feb 2019 25,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel badly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

top mounts stiff in operation

trials car, used off road

Pass 13 Feb 2018 25,050 miles

Daytime use lights fitted.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Handbrake performance 16%

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rims dented tyres walls cut.

Top mounts stiff in operation.

Trials car off road use.

Underside/sills/panels dented.

Wheel bearings noisey.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise play in top steering column

advise trials car used for off road

Fail 26 Jan 2017 25,050 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise trials car used for off road

Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight play top steering coloum bearing.

Trails car.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 25,049 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Under dash (1.9.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe insecure In cab (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure Bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure Bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Shock (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight play top steering coloum bearing.

Trails car.

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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GEU 291W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GEU 291W, 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 GEU 291W registered?

GEU 291W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 6 May 1981.

Is GEU 291W safe to buy?

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