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RBW 742W

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,848 mi
Last recorded26,848 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 742W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,848 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 26,759 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged Metal pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 26,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated seal cracked (7.2.4c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure Top fixing nut insecure / loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged Metal pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,715 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 26,702 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both not retained in brackets, becoming damaged (3.6.B.4a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Coolant leak OVERHEATING ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,664 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 26,659 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 26,622 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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RBW 742W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RBW 742W, 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 RBW 742W registered?

RBW 742W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 20 February 1981.

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