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C546 VLN

1986 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,133 mi
Last recorded98,133 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC546 VLN
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 98,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 98,133 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 98,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osf wing damaged/no sharp edges

slight play in lower steering coloum uj

Fail 11 May 2011 98,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osf wing damaged/no sharp edges

slight play in lower steering coloum uj

Pass 10 May 2010 97,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 97,915 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 97,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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C546 VLN is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 45,079 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C546 VLN, 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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What year was C546 VLN registered?

C546 VLN is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 12 February 1986.

Is C546 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C546 VLN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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