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C601 SBL

1986 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,939 mi
Last recorded94,939 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC601 SBL
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 94,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,485 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 94,452 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 91,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 87,938 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,919 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,616 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 82,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 79,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 76,836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 74,936 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 May 2013 74,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,871 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 69,847 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,496 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake fluid level getting low

brake pipe front to rear at T piece slightly corroded

brake pipe to o/s front surface corrosion

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

n/s wiper blade edge missing but clearing screen

o/s front tyre low on inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2010 67,450 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake fluid level getting low

brake pipe front to rear at T piece slightly corroded

brake pipe to o/s front surface corrosion

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

n/s wiper blade edge missing but clearing screen

o/s front tyre low on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,284 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipe slightly corrodrd at rear

Fail 12 Jun 2009 67,284 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipe slightly corrodrd at rear

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,241 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre on 1;6mm limit

Fail 4 Dec 2007 67,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes corroded

lower d/s front wing corroded

n/s front tyre on 1;6mm limit

Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,226 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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C601 SBL is a 1986 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 C601 SBL, 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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C601 SBL is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 30 June 1986.

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