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SLH 985W

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,384 mi
Last recorded95,384 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLH 985W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 95,384 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,168 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near side & Off side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,145 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

near side front anti roll bar nut worn down.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,301 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,629 miles

Front tyres are perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,766 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,426 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,640 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 66,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,379 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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SLH 985W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SLH 985W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLH 985W registered?

SLH 985W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 5 March 1981.

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