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C972 CFG

1985 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,821 mi
Last recorded86,821 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 92445,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC972 CFG
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 86,821 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 86,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 86,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 86,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 85,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,982 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 84,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,919 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,919 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,888 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,765 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 84,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,641 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 84,641 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 84,535 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 84,533 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 84,432 miles

advise play in lower steering colum

Pass 21 May 2008 84,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 84,172 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 84,030 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 84,030 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2005 83,896 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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C972 CFG is a 1985 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 45,562 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 C972 CFG, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C972 CFG registered?

C972 CFG is a 1985 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C972 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C972 CFG shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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