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XLJ 161X

1981 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,762 mi
Last recorded9,762 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 161X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 9,762 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 8,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,961 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,491 miles

front shock absorbers weeping oil

fuel tank corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside front shock absorber ram

play in rear wheel bearings

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers slightly weeping oil

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 16 Sep 2009 6,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front shock absorbers weeping oil

fuel tank corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside front shock absorber ram

play in rear wheel bearings

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers slightly weeping oil

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 13 Aug 2009 6,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front shock absorbers weeping oil

fuel tank corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside front shock absorber ram

play in rear wheel bearings

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers slightly weeping oil

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,186 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 91,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,170 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 91,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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XLJ 161X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLJ 161X, 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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XLJ 161X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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