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C997 SFG

1986 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

28,198 mi
Last recorded28,198 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC997 SFG
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 28,198 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 27,977 miles

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 27,593 miles

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 27,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 27,116 miles

Parking brake very close to minimum efficiency

Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 26,329 miles

Fuel filter pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 25,927 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Due to binding offside brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 25,459 miles

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

N/S & O/S Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S Inner Rack Slight Play

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

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

all metal fuel pipes corroded

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

oil seepage

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,243 miles

Oil leak

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

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

battery slightly insecure

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes slightly corroded including filter

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,032 miles

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

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

all rear fuel pipes corroded

rear fuel filter pipes corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 25,032 miles

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

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

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

all rear fuel pipes corroded

rear fuel filter pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 20,931 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 15,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2012 15,141 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,268 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 13,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 8,947 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 1,158 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2008 94,471 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,471 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 84,763 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside front sidelight dim

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 84,763 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Nearside front sidelight dim

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C997 SFG is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C997 SFG, 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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C997 SFG is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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