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ULT 898X

1981 Porsche 924

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19,077 mi
Last recorded19,077 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULT 898X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 19,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 19,015 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 18,889 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

general surface corrosion to front suspension components

oil leak from filter housing area

park brake warning lamp working intermittently

tailgate gas struts weak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 18,804 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

bind nearside rear brake

bind offside rear brake

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

general surface corrosion to front suspension components

oil leak from filter housing area

park brake warning lamp working intermittently

tailgate gas struts weak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,692 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak starting to contaminate offside front brake assembly

front registration plate deteriorated

fuel cap rubber seal cracked

offside front position lamp misted

undertrays and sill covers fitted - unable to fully examine all items

Fail 14 Sep 2010 18,692 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak starting to contaminate offside front brake assembly

front registration plate deteriorated

fuel cap rubber seal cracked

offside front position lamp misted

undertrays and sill covers fitted - unable to fully examine all items

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,688 miles

corosiopn to front and rear sauspension components

cut o/s/r tyre in tread area cords not visable

front number plate stained

o/s/f side light dim

slight corosion to discs

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2009 18,688 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corosiopn to front and rear sauspension components

cut o/s/r tyre in tread area cords not visable

front number plate stained

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding

o/s/f side light dim

slight corosion to discs

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,678 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 18,678 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front number plate faded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear section of fuel pipes corroded

reverse lights staying on

Fail 30 May 2007 18,654 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front number plate faded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

reverse lights stay on

Pass 30 May 2006 18,611 miles

front number plate is starting to fade

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear and offside front tyre are on 2mm

oil leak

slight brake bind offside rear and nearside front

slight play in rear hubs

slight play in steering rack

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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ULT 898X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ULT 898X, 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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ULT 898X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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