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C97 VPM

1986 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,076 mi
Last recorded68,076 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 VPM
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 68,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear to centre brake pipe corroded

offside sill has corrosion and will need attention very soon

Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear to centre brake pipe corroded

offside sill has corrosion and will need attention very soon

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,822 miles

Some corrosion on inner sills(recent repair n/s) Small amount of movement in front lower arm bushes Very small movement in bottom ball joints

Fail 2 Sep 2011 67,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

there is corrosion to floorpan at n/s/f lower wing/sill,not prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,707 miles

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

slight play o/s/f steering rack

slight play o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,103 miles

STRONG ADVISE REAR TYRE WALLS CRACKING.

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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C97 VPM is a 1986 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C97 VPM, 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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C97 VPM is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 28 April 1986.

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