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D578 JHY

1987 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,975 mi
Last recorded66,975 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 JHY
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded at rear of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt stalk catch cover insecure

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,379 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

nsr and osr tyres perished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 65,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

nsr and osr tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,183 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,371 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 59,143 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,821 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,267 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight crack in offside front headlamp.but not affecting beam pattern

slight imbalance on front brakes

unable to inspected brake pipes.due to cooper greese applied

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,972 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,485 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 32,483 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 13,358 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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D578 JHY is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 D578 JHY, 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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D578 JHY is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 4 February 1987.

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