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D140 JRL

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

31,964 mi
Last recorded31,964 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 JRL
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 31,964 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges --devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake back plates missing from both front and nsr

surface corrosion on under side components

Pass 19 Jul 2024 31,964 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front back plates disintegrated both sides + nsr back plate

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres heavily worn / devoid of tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 31,964 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front back plates disintegrated both sides + nsr back plate

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres heavily worn / devoid of tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 31,964 miles

Front brake backing plates rusted (both sides)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edges--devoid of tread ( both tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake backing plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2023 31,964 miles

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

Front brake backing plates rusted (both sides)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edges--devoid of tread ( both tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake backing plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2022 31,964 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 31,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,964 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front brake backplates corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 31,964 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front brake backplates corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 31,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2020 31,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,303 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing at sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 31,292 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing at sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,665 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point area (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 30,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point area (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 28,438 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,361 miles

parking brake lamp stays on

reverse lamps staying on

slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in the steering rack

small stone chips to the windscreen

Fail 21 Jun 2014 25,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reverse lamps staying on

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

parking brake lamp stays on

slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in the steering rack

small stone chips to the windscreen

Pass 10 May 2013 19,594 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 10,581 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 8,002 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 5,262 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 4,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 346 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2007 90,491 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 90,460 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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D140 JRL is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 54,485 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 D140 JRL, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D140 JRL is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 7 May 1987.

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