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D197 OAM

1986 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

3,986 mi
Last recorded3,986 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD197 OAM
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 3,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 3,977 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 3,966 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 1,583 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 97,792 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,851 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,910 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 88,879 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,679 miles

Offside 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 wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,653 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,569 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 87,431 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,910 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,140 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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D197 OAM is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D197 OAM, 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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What year was D197 OAM registered?

D197 OAM is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D197 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D197 OAM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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