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C420 RFE

1986 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,932 mi
Last recorded75,932 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC420 RFE
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 75,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,719 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,687 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

staining around fuel tank ( no visible leak )

Fail 16 Apr 2012 75,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

staining around fuel tank ( no visible leak )

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,623 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wings corroded

condition of horn

condition of rear registration plate

floors corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on limit and perished

staining around petrol tank

Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,263 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wings corroded

condition of horn

condition of rear registration plate

floors corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on limit and perished

staining around petrol tank

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,661 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 69,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades slightly worn

corrosion on both outer sills

corrrosion on both front wings at the bottom

general corrosion underneath

staining around fuel tank

Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,691 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades slightly worn

corrosion on both outer sills

corrrosion on both front wings at the bottom

engine overheating

general corrosion underneath

nearside handbrake efficiency low

staining around fuel tank

Pass 12 Apr 2008 66,914 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc surface corroded

offside front wing bottom area holed and corroded

play in steering u/js top and bottom

Fail 10 Apr 2008 66,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc surface corroded

offside front wing bottom area holed and corroded

play in steering u/js top and bottom

Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,282 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 83,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion on offside outer sill.

fuel stains on tank.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 78,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of offside front anti-roll bar mount

corrosion on offside outer sill

foot brake travel

staining around fuel tank area

Fail 18 Apr 2006 78,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of offside front anti-roll bar mount

corrosion on offside outer sill

foot brake travel

offside front tyre slightly distorted and close to limit on inner edge

staining around fuel tank area

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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C420 RFE is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C420 RFE, 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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C420 RFE is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 21 March 1986.

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