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VRL 301W

1981 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,735 mi
Last recorded3,735 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 301W
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 3,735 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 3,735 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 3,735 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 3,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel pipes corroded

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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VRL 301W is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRL 301W, 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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VRL 301W is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 16 March 1981.

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