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SFC 720X

1981 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

14,144 mi
Last recorded14,144 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 720X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 May 2024 14,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 14,010 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 14,010 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 13,880 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 13,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 12,930 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides when indicators on stop flashes slightly (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 12,929 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides when indicators on stop flashes slightly (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 12,584 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 12,508 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 12,507 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 12,357 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust silencer stiffening bracket broken

Fail 15 Oct 2014 12,357 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust silencer stiffner broken/vibrating

Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,919 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 11,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,432 miles

nearside front froor inspection bung corroded -not structural

Fail 17 Jul 2012 11,432 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front froor inspection bung corroded -not structural

Pass 19 May 2011 11,419 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 11,419 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,982 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 10,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,402 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 10,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 10,243 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 10,243 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

brake flex ferules coroded

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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SFC 720X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SFC 720X, 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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SFC 720X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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