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E257 HFG

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,981 mi
Last recorded94,981 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 HFG
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,981 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,110 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 90,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake cable (outer sleeve) damaged

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 90,382 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside parking brake cable (outer sleeve) damaged

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,171 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 88,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,944 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,434 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,430 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,387 miles

Advisery items same as in last report on Test No. 142173847256

Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,370 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Both front wiper blades are deteriorating and have split at the ends.

Minor exhaust leak from centre joint

Some wheel nuts on N/S/F - N/S/R - O/S/F wheels are corroded and starting to flake apart.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 66,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,998 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 60,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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E257 HFG is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E257 HFG, 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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E257 HFG is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 15 September 1987.

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