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OJN 159V

1980 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,198 mi
Last recorded49,198 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJN 159V
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 49,198 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 48,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,320 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres perished

o/s sill corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2020 48,059 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,639 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,244 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,873 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish slightly on sidewalls

Brake pedal rubber split and worn slightly

Engine oil and coolant leaks

Exhaust smokey when revved

Steering feels slightly 'notchy' and nearside top suspension strut mount creaks

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,104 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly split and worn

Slight knocking felt through steering when turned 'lock-to-lock'?

Slight play in both rear wheel hubs

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,133 miles

Both inner sills at rear slightly corroded

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers split slightly

Engine oil leak around oil filter area

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Steering feels 'notchy' found during steering lock-to-lock check vehicle raised?

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,664 miles

Engine running poor at idle speed Hydrocarbons reading high

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn both sides of car

Nearside front seat belt twisted slightly

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in offside front and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,894 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly split and worn

Engine smokes slightly and slight oil leak

Nearside front seat belt slightly twisted

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside front seat belt twisted

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,014 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear hub

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,721 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Slight play in both rear hubs.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,904 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 36,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,238 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 33,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,893 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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OJN 159V is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OJN 159V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJN 159V registered?

OJN 159V is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 14 July 1980.

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