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C16 JPL

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,580 mi
Last recorded65,580 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 JPL
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 65,305 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,476 miles

Offside Rear tyre reaching marker bars

Rear c.v boots cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,664 miles

slight blow on exhaust manifold

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,111 miles

slight blow on manifold

Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,500 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,894 miles

Offside Front wish bone rear bush splitting

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,277 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,264 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,893 miles

nsf tyre worn inside edge

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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C16 JPL is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 C16 JPL, 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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What year was C16 JPL registered?

C16 JPL is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 21 November 1985.

Is C16 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 JPL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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