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RLM 70W

1980 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,885 mi
Last recorded84,885 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Porsche 92459,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLM 70W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 84,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake servo badly corroded

external corrosion to brake master cylinder

throttle linkage insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2020 84,884 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

brake servo badly corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

external corrosion to brake master cylinder

throttle linkage insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,251 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 84,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive failed on high co emissions (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,499 miles

Brake Pipe Clip Missing

Park Brake warning light flashes

Servo has Corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,851 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 82,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear offside handbrake cable nut loose

Fail 11 Jul 2014 80,721 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear offside handbrake cable nut loose

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,599 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 80,599 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

idle speed erratic

offside rear handbrake uneven efficiency

oil leak from dipstick

slight play in offside front wheel

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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RLM 70W is a 1980 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 RLM 70W, 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.

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RLM 70W is a 1980 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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