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1604 VM

1988 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,000 mi
Last recorded53,000 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1604 VM
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,000 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

both sill seams damaged.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 52,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

both sill seams damaged.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,999 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

c/o near the upper limit,both outter sills have slight damage.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,999 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pedal is sligtly spongy,both sills have slight damage,the repair to the offside brake light is adequate enough to pass.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 52,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 52,999 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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1604 VM is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 47,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1604 VM, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1604 VM registered?

1604 VM is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is 1604 VM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1604 VM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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