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D970 XAO

1987 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,618 mi
Last recorded6,618 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD970 XAO
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 6,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 5,959 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 4,352 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 3,114 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Apr 2023 3,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 2,953 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 1,873 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 1,872 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 400 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 396 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 96,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,288 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated slighty

slight surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,867 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 94,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,220 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,977 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 91,223 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 90,314 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 90,314 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 89,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 88,747 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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D970 XAO is a 1987 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D970 XAO, 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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D970 XAO is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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