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E183 SFX

1988 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,470 mi
Last recorded81,470 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE183 SFX
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 81,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,249 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 80,601 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 80,598 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust middle section corroded

slight noise on steering rack

slight play front wheels

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,598 miles

oil leak from o/s engine area

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E183 SFX is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 E183 SFX, 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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What year was E183 SFX registered?

E183 SFX is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E183 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E183 SFX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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