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LIL 9481

1981 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,269 mi
Last recorded25,269 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 9481
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 25,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

front n/s seat belt starting to fray

o/s n/s front top suspension strut rubber mountings creaking

o/s n/s rear tyre side walls starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors ,chassis rails, steering and suspension components, front and rear subframes ,brake components, ,fuel pipes, front lower control arms starting to corrode

Fail 12 Aug 2020 25,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking Accumulator unit (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure Bolts loose/missing from framework to body (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure Bolts loose/missing from framework to body (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure bit not likely to fall from carrier

Both main exhaust heatshields corroded but not insecure or fouling pipework

Drivers side front washers operate on windscreen when wiper in "off" position

Fuel tank previously repaired - no leaks visible

Horn tone poor just deemed audible enough for MOT

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly interfering with foglamp when both are in operation

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose retaining clip missing - not considered insecure

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

Pass 2 Oct 2019 24,286 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield corroded

Fuel tank repaired

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Flexi brake hose securing clip missing

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 23,764 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 23,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Rear pressure accumulator/filter assembly (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail Coil spring mounting excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 23,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EMSSION re-check will be required on re-test (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding at approx. 60KgF (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill at subframe / swing arm attachment bracket area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill at subframe / swing arm attachment bracket area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL front and rear brake flexy ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slightly stiff upper support bearing assembly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan, floor to sill and sill to lower arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan, floor to sill and sill to lower arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,138 miles

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

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 9481 is a 1981 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,984cc 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 LIL 9481, 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 9481 is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 14 October 1981.

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