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D198 WAP

1987 Porsche 924

Beige Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,152 mi
Last recorded1,152 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 WAP
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 1,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 1,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 1,152 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 1,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick braking material separated from backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 1,152 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,915 miles

NSR brake binding slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,802 miles

Oil leak, close to being excessive

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,470 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade smears screen

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2016 98,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wiper blade smears screen

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Front Tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2015 96,743 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 17 Jul 2015 96,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,212 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 93,938 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 92,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,093 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 90,093 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 85,776 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 85,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D198 WAP is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Beige with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D198 WAP, 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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D198 WAP is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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