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A5 JLH

1986 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,297 mi
Last recorded69,297 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JLH
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 69,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,334 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 63,230 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,738 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 56,415 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 48,872 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,342 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 39,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,965 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2009 30,935 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,191 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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A5 JLH is a 1986 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 45,079 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 A5 JLH, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 JLH is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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