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KHX 156W

1981 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

40,851 mi
Last recorded40,851 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHX 156W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 40,851 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 40,851 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking on outlet on fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,321 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 40,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 39,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven offside lower than nearside (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,680 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 39,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,859 miles

Offside rear tyre on designed wear limit

Fail 22 Apr 2016 38,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre on designed wear limit

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,554 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 38,554 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,473 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,776 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,898 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,769 miles

passenger door mirror insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2010 34,768 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

passenger door mirror insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,755 miles

O/S/F rack and pinion arm has play

head lamp aims could be better

needs rear wiper blade

Fail 27 Feb 2009 34,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

O/S/F rack and pinion arm has play

head lamp aims could be better

needs rear wiper blade

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,732 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,721 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 34,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F wiper not cleaning windscreen and juddering recomend change both

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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KHX 156W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KHX 156W, 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 KHX 156W registered?

KHX 156W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 27 February 1981.

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