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E126 DRM

1987 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,740 mi
Last recorded47,740 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE126 DRM
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 47,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 47,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 47,522 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,470 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,880 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,781 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside reversing lamp inop

Fail 7 Nov 2014 46,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside reversing lamp inop

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,674 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,426 miles

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

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

bonnet wont stay up

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre has been ran flat. Sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2012 46,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bonnet wont stay up

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre has been ran flat. Sidewall slightly damaged

rear wiper inop

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,423 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 2 Aug 2011 46,423 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

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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E126 DRM is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E126 DRM, 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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What year was E126 DRM registered?

E126 DRM is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 5 November 1987.

Is E126 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E126 DRM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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