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WIA 9241

1981 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,090 mi
Last recorded30,090 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIA 9241
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 30,090 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 3,086 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2013 1,038 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs rusty

n/s washer jet n/w

slight judder rear brakes

wiper blades worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 1,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs rusty

n/s washer jet n/w

slight judder rear brakes

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 1,031 miles

N/S front tyre very close to anti roll bar on full lock.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S front tyre very close to inner wheelarch on full lock.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play within O/S front shock absorber.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 633 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S front shock absorber has some play between the spindle and casing.

Fail 5 Jun 2010 633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S front shock absorber has some play between the spindle and casing.

Pass 15 May 2009 98,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 92,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Fail 19 May 2008 97,508 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 97,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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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WIA 9241 is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WIA 9241, 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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WIA 9241 is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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