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VRX 424Y

1981 Porsche 924

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,723 mi
Last recorded3,723 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRX 424Y
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 3,723 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 2,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 99,522 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 99,463 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 99,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,463 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 99,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,463 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

hand brake poor o/s rear

o/s rear outer cv joint bolt missing

Pass 20 Jul 2009 99,463 miles

hand brake poor

Pass 22 Jul 2008 99,463 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front brake pads getting low

hand brake poor effort

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2007 99,463 miles

hand brake poor

washers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2006 99,463 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 99,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust rubbing on rear anti roll bar

slight play and knocking in rack

Pass 17 Sep 2005 99,463 miles

SOME CORROSION TO METAL FUEL PIPES UNDER VEHICLE

SOME PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

SOME SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

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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VRX 424Y is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRX 424Y, 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 VRX 424Y registered?

VRX 424Y is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 9 December 1981.

Is VRX 424Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRX 424Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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