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D231 FYE

1986 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,963 mi
Last recorded75,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD231 FYE
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,963 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,824 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 75,824 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 75,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,092 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,268 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Minor. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe between pump and filter, plus the ferule corroded. ()

Fail 8 Jul 2021 71,268 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Minor. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjustment. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Repair to post, + adjustment. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe between pump and filter, plus the ferule corroded. ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,197 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 70,184 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pump rusty onto fuel pump

Fail 5 Jul 2016 70,165 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

no reverse lights.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal has travel but not excessive

o/s lower front side light go's out when main beam opperated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,942 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 66,942 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s park brake not working as well as o/s

rear reg plate is cracked

Fail 28 May 2009 63,671 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 63,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 61,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 61,821 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,147 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 56,147 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,175 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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D231 FYE is a 1986 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 D231 FYE, 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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D231 FYE is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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