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WWR 286X

1981 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

23,997 mi
Last recorded23,997 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWR 286X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 23,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 23,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 23,663 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 23,495 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,630 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 22,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 17 Jul 2017 21,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside & offside sills (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 21,711 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Body has slight corrosion Nearside & offside sills (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,671 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 17,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,985 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 16,985 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,153 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,195 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wipers not parking at botom of screen when switched off

o/s wiper blade split at end of blade

rear number plate has honeycombe backing

Fail 21 Jul 2009 15,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wipers not parking at botom of screen when switched off

o/s wiper blade split at end of blade

rear number plate has honeycombe backing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,427 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 14,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,128 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 13,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,656 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 10,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

coolant leaking

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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WWR 286X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WWR 286X, 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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What year was WWR 286X registered?

WWR 286X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 26 November 1981.

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