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MPH 30W

1981 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,466 mi
Last recorded95,466 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 30W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2009 95,466 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

bolts sticking throught floor pan

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to inner sills and rear chassis legs

osf beam pattern poor reflector detoriated

osf nsf brake flexi hoses slight twisted

poor repair to nsf lower wing to floor pan

rear suspension mounts and componenets corroded

top of windscreen cloudy

underside of car covered in underseal

welding repair inside of car with in a periscribed aera covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2009 95,466 miles

bolts sticking throught floor pan

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to inner sills and rear chassis legs

osf beam pattern poor reflector detoriated

osf nsf brake flexi hoses slight twisted

poor repair to nsf lower wing to floor pan

rear suspension mounts and componenets corroded

top of windscreen cloudy

underside of car covered in underseal

welding repair inside of car with in a periscribed aera covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 31 Dec 2007 95,422 miles

engine slight oil leak

rear tyres different size to front tyres

slight play in steering rack

temp repair to osf sidelight

Fail 17 Nov 2007 95,409 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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MPH 30W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MPH 30W, 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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MPH 30W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 9 January 1981.

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