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YKP 51X

1981 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,098 mi
Last recorded32,098 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 92451,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKP 51X
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 32,098 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 32,098 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 31,907 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,732 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 31,732 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 29,777 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,689 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 29,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,608 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 29,187 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2014 29,187 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 25,723 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 May 2013 25,722 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,306 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 25,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,223 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 25,222 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 25,206 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

O/S driveing light inop.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,154 miles

advise welding repairs covered in think under seal made difficult to inspect welding.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 25,153 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 25,151 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,077 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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YKP 51X is a 1981 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YKP 51X, 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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YKP 51X is a 1981 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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