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NBC 678W

1980 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,724 mi
Last recorded69,724 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBC 678W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 69,724 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 68,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2021 68,170 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,772 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip near centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front seat backs slightly loose

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 63,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2013 61,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 59,208 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 57,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 57,890 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 56,675 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2007 52,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2006 49,869 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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NBC 678W is a 1980 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,006 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 NBC 678W, 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 46 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NBC 678W is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 10 September 1980.

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