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E161 HES

1988 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21,389 mi
Last recorded21,389 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 HES
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

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

fuel pipes coated in grease

slight play in steering universal joint

Fail 23 Apr 2018 21,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing secure mount at bottom corroded away (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade split

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel hose clips corroded

fuel rubber pipes perished

horn corroded

o/s outer sill corroded but not weak end

Pass 30 May 2014 21,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

front brake pipes greased

slight play in steering rack

steering knuckle has slight play in it

Fail 13 May 2014 21,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

brake discs corroded

play in steering rack

steering knuckle has play in it

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,724 miles

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

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

steering coupling has slight play

Fail 24 May 2012 20,170 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 20,170 miles

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

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,683 miles

corrosion to suspension parts

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2011 19,683 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

corrosion to suspension parts

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 19,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper torn

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 May 2007 19,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2006 18,100 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 18,100 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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E161 HES is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 47,678 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 E161 HES, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E161 HES is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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