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UWX 720X

1981 Porsche 924

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,781 mi
Last recorded28,781 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWX 720X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

parking brake primary cable has some damage to cable outer

Fail 7 Jan 2014 28,773 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

parking brake primary cable has some damage to cable outer

Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seat belts slightly weakened

brake pipe routing and supporting poor

corrosion to both front inner arches/footwell areas

front brake disc shields corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low and tread perished

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust system has a temporary support fixing

Fail 24 Jul 2008 52,765 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Both seatbelts webbing fraying slightly.

N/s/front tyre perishing.

Slight damage to windscreen in zone b.

rear suspension system mounting area corroding n/s/and o/s.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,237 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 25,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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UWX 720X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Brown 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 UWX 720X, 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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UWX 720X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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