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LYK 154X

1981 Porsche 924

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,255 mi
Last recorded58,255 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYK 154X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 58,255 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 58,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,142 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 57,138 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,472 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads are wearing thin

fuel tank straps are corroded

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules are corroded

rear axle is corroded

steering column universal joint is slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2008 54,471 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel tank straps are corroded

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules are corroded

o/s/f brake backplate is missing

rear axle beam is corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2007 53,633 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,633 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,086 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 45,781 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 45,781 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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LYK 154X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LYK 154X, 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 LYK 154X registered?

LYK 154X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 26 November 1981.

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