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MTF 456X

1981 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

77,269 mi
Last recorded77,269 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTF 456X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 77,269 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 77,269 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 68,471 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 68,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 68,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

unable to check wheel bearings due to restricted movement o/s front and rear wheels

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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MTF 456X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 MTF 456X, 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 MTF 456X registered?

MTF 456X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 25 September 1981.

Is MTF 456X safe to buy?

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