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ODT 109X

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,665 mi
Last recorded10,665 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODT 109X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 10,665 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 10,435 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 10,310 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 10,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 9,674 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 8,425 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 8,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 7,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play lower steering u/j

slight exhaust leak front engine

Fail 4 Dec 2013 7,598 miles

Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play lower steering u/j

Pass 19 Dec 2012 7,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 6,639 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2011 6,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 5,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 5,087 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 5,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 4,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 3,005 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 2,783 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

clutch flexy pipe under bonnet catching on engine rocker cover

corosion to n/s/f lower part of wing

oil leak front of engine

pipe split from turbo to fuel metering head

rear exhaust catching on rear anti roll bar

Pass 1 Aug 2006 99,740 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 99,619 miles

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

Inner sills corroding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 96,589 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 96,586 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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ODT 109X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ODT 109X, 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 ODT 109X registered?

ODT 109X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ODT 109X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODT 109X shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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