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VCZ 881

1981 Porsche 924

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,709 mi
Last recorded10,709 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 881
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 10,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 10,597 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 10,422 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 10,422 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 10,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,119 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel lines corroded

rear rubber fuel lines perished

Fail 13 Jul 2009 10,113 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rubber fuel pipe deteriated

Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,991 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,779 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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VCZ 881 is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCZ 881, 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 VCZ 881 registered?

VCZ 881 is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VCZ 881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 881 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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