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XYC 706X

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,712 mi
Last recorded36,712 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYC 706X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,712 miles

Battery insecure

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

slight inbalance in front brakes

slight play in offside front track rod end

slight play in offside front wheel beearing

some inbalance in rear brakes

some perishing to fuel cap seal

some perishing to offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2010 36,712 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

all brake pipes slightly corroded

brake fluid low

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

slight play in offside front track rod end

slight play in offside front wheel beearing

some inbalance in rear brakes

some perishing to fuel cap seal

some perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,712 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 36,712 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XYC 706X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XYC 706X, 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 XYC 706X registered?

XYC 706X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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