CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJI 1474

1983 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,710 mi
Last recorded7,710 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 92446,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 1474
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 7,710 miles

Nearside Front side repeater

Fail 14 Aug 2023 7,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front side repeater

Pass 20 Jun 2022 7,388 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 7,388 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,314 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2018 107,314 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2015 5,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 3,845 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 3,820 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 99,183 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,686 miles

battery insecure

both front discs areexcessively corroded on inner and outer braking surfaces

o/s/f door check strap insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2011 98,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

both front discs areexcessively corroded on inner and outer braking surfaces

o/s/f door check strap insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2011 97,779 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper missing

front registration plate in windscreen

nearside front inner and outer sills and floorpan corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

offside front brake caliper corroded

offside front top strut mount bearing rough

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 97,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 93,658 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 93,650 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 87,950 miles

Drivers door mirror slightly loose on mounting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,730 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 81,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

O/S/R+N/S/R SEAT BELT WEBBING ENDS FRAYED GENERAL CORROSION-UNDER BONNET AREA FLOODED GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-NOISE DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS

Fail 17 Nov 2006 80,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 75,613 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 75,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

main fuel pipes have surface corrosion

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
Full Porsche 924 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJI 1474 is a 1983 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 46,777 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 MJI 1474, 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 43 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 MJI 1474?

You can check the full history of MJI 1474 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJI 1474 registered?

MJI 1474 is a 1983 Porsche 924, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is MJI 1474 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJI 1474 shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJI 1474 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJI 1474. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.