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XJI 3165

1981 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,863 mi
Last recorded99,863 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 3165
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,863 miles

Front WINDSCREEN WASHER SWITCH DELAYED ? BUT DOES WORK

Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,855 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,721 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,455 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 95,158 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 93,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 93,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 93,768 miles

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

rattle from exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2013 93,762 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rattle from exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

headlamp washers inop

Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,612 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 93,265 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 93,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,763 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 92,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,358 miles

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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XJI 3165 is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XJI 3165, 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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XJI 3165 is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 9 October 1981.

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