Porsche 924 Turbo (1980)
1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
CarHunch analysed 277 real MOT records for the 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo has a 2.1% first-time MOT pass rate—a catastrophic 78 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—though the near-zero dangerous defect rate (0%) is reassuring from a safety standpoint. These petrol cars are simply not passing their tests, with virtually identical results across the 275 vehicles sampled.
The median mileage of 76,231 miles is reasonable for a 44-year-old car, yet survivors are still racking up failures at test time, suggesting widespread deferred maintenance rather than inherent design flaws. With only 0.04 failures and 0.1 advisories per vehicle on average, the problem isn't catastrophic decay—it's that nearly every car needs remedial work before it's legally roadworthy. If you're seriously considering one, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection and expect several thousand pounds in rectification costs before it sees an MOT station.
What to check before buying a 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 275 | 1.8% | 0.04 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo vehicles fall between 33,991 and 81,682 miles.
MOT History Averages
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