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B502 DRS

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

4,185 mi
Last recorded4,185 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB502 DRS
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 4,185 miles

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

Vehicle underbody coated in underseal

Pass 28 Nov 2024 3,901 miles

Entire underside freshly coated in underbody schultz, including all brake and fuel pipes,limiting underbody inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 2,545 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 2,407 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn or loose but resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from pump up to body corroded ()

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shocks corroded

fuel tank corroded

inner sills corroded near front

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,401 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions just met

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a slightly stiff upper support bearing assembly

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Item NOT with a prescribed area which is corroded and or holed: lower wing / wing attachment to sill area

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor / sill areas (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

fuel tank slightly corroded

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 17 Apr 2018 95,831 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions just met

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a slightly stiff upper support bearing assembly

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Item NOT with a prescribed area which is corroded and or holed: lower wing / wing attachment to sill area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor / sill areas (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

fuel tank slightly corroded

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 93,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,712 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,712 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,483 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded!

Fail 27 Jul 2010 90,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded!

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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B502 DRS is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B502 DRS, 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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B502 DRS is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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