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VLJ 938X

1982 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

20,333 mi
Last recorded20,333 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Porsche 92447,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 938X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 20,333 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Welding repair covered in underseal

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hoses deteriorated

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wipers not stopping in park position

Fail 5 Oct 2023 20,330 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 20,294 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 20,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Hanging and close to contact with tyre (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded before and after rear brake hoses

Brake servo corroded

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Coolant leak Top hose ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine meeting gearbox and n/s engine mount (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers don’t return to park position

Fail 29 Jan 2021 20,288 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Radiator support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Various (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Oil light flashing

Overheated

Wipers don't return to parked position

Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,274 miles

Battery insecure

both rear tyre`s perrished

brake pedal rubber deteriated

slight corrosion to brake pipes

wipers need assistance with parking

Fail 24 Jun 2011 20,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

both rear tyre`s perrished

brake pedal rubber deteriated

slight corrosion to brake pipes

wipers need assistance with parking

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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VLJ 938X is a 1982 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 47,393 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 VLJ 938X, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VLJ 938X is a 1982 Porsche 924, first registered on 12 June 1982.

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