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LHJ 117W

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,530 mi
Last recorded75,530 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHJ 117W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,530 miles

Headlamps set to permanently upright position

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corode next to a susspension arm mounting

Fail 27 Jul 2017 735,530 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested popup headlamps stuck halfway up (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corode next to a susspension arm mounting

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 25 May 2016 75,539 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 75,530 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate painted over (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate pained over (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,530 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 May 2015 75,530 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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LHJ 117W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LHJ 117W, 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

How do I check the history of LHJ 117W?

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What year was LHJ 117W registered?

LHJ 117W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is LHJ 117W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHJ 117W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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