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SUB 14W

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,310 mi
Last recorded83,310 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUB 14W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,310 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 83,310 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,255 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 83,248 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,952 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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SUB 14W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SUB 14W, 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 SUB 14W registered?

SUB 14W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 12 February 1981.

Is SUB 14W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUB 14W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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