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TRY 894X

1981 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,029 mi
Last recorded17,029 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRY 894X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 17,014 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 16,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,777 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 14,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 8,073 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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TRY 894X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TRY 894X, 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 TRY 894X registered?

TRY 894X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 13 October 1981.

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The MOT history for TRY 894X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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