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PDB 192W

1981 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDB 192W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 99,059 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,631 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perrished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perrished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,631 miles

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 98,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,631 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket missing

O/S/R shock absorber cover broken

Under-trays fitted

Upper steering column universal joint has lateral play

Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,631 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket missing

O/S/R shock absorber cover broken

Under-trays fitted

Upper steering column universal joint has lateral play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 98,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 98,510 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r shock cover missing

Pass 13 May 2011 98,339 miles

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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 98,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 97,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 97,152 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 97,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PDB 192W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PDB 192W, 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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PDB 192W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 13 April 1981.

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