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E280 AJA

1988 Porsche 924

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,268 mi
Last recorded43,268 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 AJA
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 43,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 43,251 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 42,122 miles

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

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

handbrake efficiency only just achieved min. requirement 16% (actual 17%)

Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,560 miles

Offside handbrake only just met required readings (16%)

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,449 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,804 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,310 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,247 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,512 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 35,502 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,440 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 34,430 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,172 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,973 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 29,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 277,444 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 26,049 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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E280 AJA is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E280 AJA, 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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E280 AJA is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 13 April 1988.

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