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D480 FYM

1986 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,044 mi
Last recorded57,044 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD480 FYM
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 57,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,392 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 54,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 51,419 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside after flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,452 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,533 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,041 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 47,037 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,602 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,236 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,180 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,811 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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D480 FYM is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D480 FYM, 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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D480 FYM is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 24 October 1986.

Is D480 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D480 FYM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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