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MWJ 166W

1981 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,188 mi
Last recorded91,188 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWJ 166W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 90,580 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 90,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 90,251 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 90,251 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,251 miles

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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MWJ 166W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWJ 166W, 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 MWJ 166W registered?

MWJ 166W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is MWJ 166W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWJ 166W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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