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XYW 924

1981 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,838 mi
Last recorded77,838 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYW 924
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 77,838 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 77,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 77,780 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,712 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,572 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 77,572 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 77,572 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,535 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,455 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 77,453 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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XYW 924 is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XYW 924, 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 XYW 924 registered?

XYW 924 is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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