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A4 TVG

1988 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,647 mi
Last recorded51,647 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TVG
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 51,647 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 51,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 51,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,647 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 51,647 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements fault on horn (7.7 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside central floor corroded and thin

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

starter motor bolt loose

Fail 15 Jul 2022 51,647 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down lower universal joint loose on rack (2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside central floor corroded and thin

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

starter motor bolt loose

Fail 2 Dec 2021 51,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Both front inner d bushes worn .

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,647 miles

N/S/F Jacking point starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 51,646 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 51,646 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,609 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 51,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,824 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 42,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 37,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,461 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 33,424 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all other road tyres close to limit

many other parts of structure starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2005
Fail 13 Dec 2005 28,979 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion

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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A4 TVG is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 A4 TVG, 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 A4 TVG registered?

A4 TVG is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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