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C717 JGA

1986 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

76,347 mi
Last recorded76,347 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC717 JGA
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Aug 2023 76,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 76,299 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 75,611 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,291 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions on limit

slight wear in lower steering column uj joint

Pass 31 Mar 2018 75,027 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 73,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 73,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts tyre (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at union to flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,328 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 73,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,239 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,417 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,285 miles

Fuel pipes very rusty

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 66,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel pipes very rusty

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,155 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 64,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,968 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

fuel pipes at rear axle slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 60,423 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 58,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,359 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 55,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,916 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 53,211 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 53,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 50,410 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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C717 JGA is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 C717 JGA, 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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C717 JGA is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 16 January 1986.

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