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D543 SBH

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,059 mi
Last recorded17,059 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD543 SBH
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 17,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 17,025 miles

rigid brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 8 Jul 2021 17,023 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

rigid brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,999 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 46,996 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack has ecxxessive movement (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) moving inside rack ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 16,853 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 16,753 miles

Fuel pipes above rear axle beam corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 15,872 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 14,080 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 12,321 miles

0/side rear tyre showing cracks in outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2013 12,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

0/side rear tyre showing cracks in outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 10,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 9,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,489 miles

small chip in zone b of screen

all 4 brake discs slight surface corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2010 7,489 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 brake discs slight surface corrosion

battery insecure

exhaust slight corrosion

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

overheating problem

small chip in zone b of screen

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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D543 SBH is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D543 SBH, 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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D543 SBH is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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