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E172 KYV

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,770 mi
Last recorded11,770 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE172 KYV
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2023 11,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen off and nearside front wiper blades performance not tested. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated does not illuminate (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt extensively twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is extensively split/deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyre valve stems show deterioration.

front wiper blades do not automatically stop in the "stowed" position.

fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished/cracked.

nearside front door is difficult to open from the outside.

offside rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

rear reverse lamp/s inoperative

the horn sounds when the steering wheel is turned without operating the horn switch.

various power assisted steering system components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 11,598 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,110 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 11,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear no reverse lights

Pass 19 May 2010 10,087 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 10,076 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 7,223 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 7,223 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 95,528 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 95,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advised on maximum permissible wiper damage to swept area of windscreen

advised on nearside mirror glass missing

advised on slight freeplay in offside front wheel bearings/hub

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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E172 KYV is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E172 KYV, 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 E172 KYV registered?

E172 KYV is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 21 October 1987.

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