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MLJ 259W

1981 Porsche 924

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

33,401 mi
Last recorded33,401 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLJ 259W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,401 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine leaking oil

engine smoking(not excessive)

fuel pipes very corroded @ rear

Fail 24 Jun 2016 33,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine leaking oil

engine smoking(not excessive)

fuel pipes very corroded @ rear

Pass 4 Oct 2014 31,015 miles

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

oil leak fuulpipes rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2014 31,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak fuulpipes rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,961 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SOME PLAY IN BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS

Fail 19 Jul 2010 30,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SOME PLAY IN BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS

Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,457 miles

although advised by presenter that seat belts have been changed for second-hand units, offside belt slightly frayed on outer edges and nearside seat belt retracter noisy in operation

fuelpipes extensively corroded and in need of attention

major engine oil leak over braking steering and suspension components

nearside and offside front lower and upper swivel joints have slight play

offside front lower wishbone bushes weak and contaminated with oil

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

slight play detected at steering wheel

steering universal joint coupling has slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2007 30,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

although advised by presenter that seat belts have been changed for second-hand units, offside belt slightly frayed on outer edges and nearside seat belt retracter noisy in operation

fuelpipes extensively corroded and in need of attention

major engine oil leak over braking steering and suspension components

nearside and offside front lower and upper swivel joints have slight play

offside front lower wishbone bushes weak and contaminated with oil

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

slight play detected at steering wheel

steering universal joint coupling has slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2007 30,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

fuel pipes extensively corroded and should have attention

major engine oil leak over braking steering and suspension components

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing have slight play

offside front lower wishbone bushes contaminated with oil and weak

rear suspension and brake back-plates and calipers extensively corroded

steering universal joint coupling worn

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,075 miles

general oil leaks.

Fail 4 Oct 2006 29,055 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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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MLJ 259W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 MLJ 259W, 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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MLJ 259W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 12 January 1981.

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