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B285 LPM

1985 Porsche 924

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,255 mi
Last recorded46,255 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB285 LPM
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 46,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 46,255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff mounting ()

Pass 24 Apr 2025 43,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 43,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 42,664 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 35,728 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 35,728 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 30,844 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 30,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 25,342 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system NSR Main to flex on union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR anti roll bar link lower bolt slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively OSF and NSR (1.2.1 (f))

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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B285 LPM is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 45,562 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 B285 LPM, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B285 LPM is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 19 April 1985.

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