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LIL 7947

1981 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

7,817 mi
Last recorded7,817 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 7947
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 7,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 7,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 7,817 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 7,817 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 7,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 7,817 miles

front wishbones slightly corroded but not seriosly weakened

Fail 11 Sep 2014 7,817 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 7,817 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,817 miles

TYRES CRACKING IN SIDEWALL

Fail 25 Sep 2012 7,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

TYRES CRACKING IN SIDEWALL

Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,817 miles

both front side walls cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2011 7,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front side walls cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2010 7,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brakes been greased up

tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,817 miles

brakes been greased up

tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 1 Oct 2009 7,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 7,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 7,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,822 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 7,817 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 7,617 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 7,617 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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LIL 7947 is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LIL 7947, 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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LIL 7947 is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is LIL 7947 safe to buy?

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