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SWR 617W

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWR 617W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 83,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 83,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,698 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,416 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 81,874 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 81,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,637 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 81,077 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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SWR 617W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SWR 617W, 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 SWR 617W registered?

SWR 617W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 18 March 1981.

Is SWR 617W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWR 617W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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