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D797 GYW

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,373 mi
Last recorded69,373 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD797 GYW
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSI LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CILL FULL LENGH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSI LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper torsion beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main torsion beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded general condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock insert slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock insert slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play join to rack (2.2.2 (c))

vehicle underside covered in undersill

Pass 12 Dec 2024 68,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake could do with adjustment

Fail 3 Dec 2024 68,385 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 30 Nov 2023 67,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,017 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Rear Diff Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Of Some Vehicle Components Corrosion

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Covered In Underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2020 64,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By Rear Exhaust Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper Rubber Strip Slightly Insecure

Underside Of Some Vehicle Components Corrosion

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Covered In Underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,770 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside & Nearside Front & Rear Boding Wing Wheel Arches Corroded, No Sharp Edges Not Likely Not Cause Injury

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Covered In Underseal, Unable To Fully Inspect Brake & Fuel Pipes Due To Underseal

Underside Of Vehicle Suspension & Steering Components Corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2019 62,763 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside & Nearside Front & Rear Boding Wing Wheel Arches Corroded, No Sharp Edges Not Likely Not Cause Injury

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Covered In Underseal, Unable To Fully Inspect Brake & Fuel Pipes Due To Underseal

Underside Of Vehicle Suspension & Steering Components Corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 61,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Offside & Nearside Front Body Wings Corrosion

Offside & Nearside Front Tyres, Outer Sidewall Perished

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, Outer Sidewall Perished

Offside & Nearside Rear Wheel Arches Corrosion

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Several Fuel & Brake Pipes Covered In Grease Unable To Fully Inspect

Underside Of Vehicle & Components General Corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 59,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside & Nearside Front Body Wings Corroded

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Offside & Nearside Rear Wheel Arches Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering Rack, Offside Inner Joint Slight Play ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2017 59,495 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Body Sill Corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Body Sill Corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Clutch Hydraulic Flexi Pipe Deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside & Nearside Front Body Wings Corroded

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Offside & Nearside Rear Wheel Arches Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering Rack, Offside Inner Joint Slight Play ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 57,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

clutch flexible hose is worn

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear Tyre is cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel pump bracket corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 50,879 miles

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

centre exhaust starting to blow

n/s rear bump stop corrodeed

Fail 8 Feb 2013 50,875 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust starting to blow

n/s rear bump stop corrodeed

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,155 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,364 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 45,364 miles

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,769 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 41,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,130 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,275 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 38,270 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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D797 GYW is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 D797 GYW, 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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D797 GYW is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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