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C494 TPC

1986 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,596 mi
Last recorded35,596 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC494 TPC
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 35,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 34,964 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 34,964 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 34,604 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 34,604 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,091 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,320 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 32,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,856 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded over sub frame

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,464 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 31,458 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 31,450 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 31,264 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 31,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 31,056 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,680 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,439 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,751 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,457 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,837 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 28,837 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,865 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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C494 TPC is a 1986 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 C494 TPC, 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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C494 TPC is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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