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E116 ELH

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,748 mi
Last recorded28,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE116 ELH
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 28,735 miles

All direction indicators not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlight not going to maximum height (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear tailgate not closing

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 28,718 miles

Both steering u/js slightly worn

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 28,716 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Both steering u/js slightly worn

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 28,712 miles

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

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Both not lifting (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both steering u/js slightly worn

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,665 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops corroded

Oil light not working

Slight play both steering column universal joints

Fail 14 Aug 2018 28,664 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear suspension bump stops corroded

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

Oil light not working

Slight play both steering column universal joints

Pass 3 Aug 2017 28,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 28,156 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,932 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 27,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,610 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,169 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 27,164 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 19,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,428 miles

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

nsr backing plate insecure

plat in steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2012 14,427 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsr backing plate insecure

plat in steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,275 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 11,275 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

slight play ns steering arm

Fail 17 Jun 2010 7,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 7,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 3,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 96,619 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2007 96,461 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at steering rack arm bushes

Droiver's window appears not to be working

Front and rear suspension and braking components getting corroded abit

Odometer appears not to be working (Mileage the same)

Rear subframe mounting areas and mountings getting abit corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2007 96,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at steering rack arm bushes

Both front outer sill areas corroded through in places but NOT yet within fail limits at time of test (O/S/F sill has hole NEARLY within limits of P/Brake lever mounts)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting corroded slightly

Rear subframe mountings getting corroded abit

Pass 5 Sep 2006 96,375 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake pedal rubber worn †slight play steering rack †floor pans corroded † both inner & outer sills corroded

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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E116 ELH 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 55.6%.

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 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 E116 ELH, 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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E116 ELH is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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