MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak fuulpipes rusty
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
ENGINE OIL LEAK
SOME PLAY IN BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS
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
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
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
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
general oil leaks.
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?
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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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