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XAR 384X

1981 Porsche 924

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAR 384X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,144 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 70,137 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 69,834 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,744 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 69,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 69,586 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 69,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,986 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 68,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front bulkhead structure cracked but not corroded through

Offside Front wiper does not clear windscreen fully (small wiper)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery is secure but can move in postion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in top strut mounts n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 24 May 2017 68,742 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed behind seat unable to check properly (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front bulkhead structure cracked but not corroded through

Offside Front wiper does not clear windscreen fully (small wiper)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery is secure but can move in postion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in top strut mounts n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,269 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 63,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 59,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 59,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,492 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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XAR 384X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XAR 384X, 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 XAR 384X registered?

XAR 384X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 19 October 1981.

Is XAR 384X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAR 384X shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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