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URM 314X

1981 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

15,081 mi
Last recorded15,081 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 314X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 15,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened upper and under side of arm holed to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 14,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 13,717 miles

front suspension arms corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 24 Aug 2017 13,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,465 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 13,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,363 miles

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

slight movement in drivers seatback

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,447 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 44,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 8,802 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres radial cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2012 8,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres radial cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,141 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 71,141 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,141 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 71,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,141 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 71,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 71,141 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front tyre's perashing

advise unable to see brake pipe's over propshaft and also were they have been greased

Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front tyre's perashing

advise unable to see brake pipe's over propshaft and also were they have been greased

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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URM 314X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 URM 314X, 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 URM 314X registered?

URM 314X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 30 December 1981.

Is URM 314X safe to buy?

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