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C893 WPA

1986 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

18,022 mi
Last recorded18,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC893 WPA
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 18,022 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 17,935 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 17,860 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 17,697 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 17,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 17,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,519 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 17,519 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 17,519 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 4 Nov 2014 17,519 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2013 17,519 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front side walls on tyres cracking

o/s/r inner and outer edges of the tyre worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,519 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 17,339 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 17,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,871 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 16,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,858 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 16,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 15,879 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2005 15,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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C893 WPA is a 1986 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C893 WPA, 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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C893 WPA is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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