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PIJ 924

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,182 mi
Last recorded21,182 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 924
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 21,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 20,549 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 20,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 20,364 miles

THE FRONT WASHERS WORK WHEN THE WIPERS ARE ON THE FAST SETTING AND THE WASHER JETS ARE A POOR TYPE

THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING IS POOR

THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPING SEEMS VERY POOR

THERE IS OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

Fail 19 May 2014 20,364 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING IS POOR

THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPING SEEMS VERY POOR

THERE IS OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

Pass 1 Nov 2011 20,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 20,364 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PIJ 924 is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PIJ 924, 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 PIJ 924 registered?

PIJ 924 is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is PIJ 924 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIJ 924 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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