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JAB 505X

1981 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,114 mi
Last recorded81,114 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 505X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 81,114 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,007 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,685 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,727 miles

oil sweat at gearbox

Pass 21 Nov 2015 67,887 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,969 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,604 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

thick underseal all over floor etc

Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,441 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front wiper torn

Fail 30 Jul 2009 59,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front wiper torn

Pass 22 Apr 2006 59,201 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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JAB 505X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JAB 505X, 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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JAB 505X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 3 December 1981.

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