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E29 VHS

1987 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,002 mi
Last recorded92,002 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 VHS
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,002 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2019 91,879 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front flexy brake hose not clipped

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

Various underside components corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 91,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front flexy brake hose not clipped

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

Various underside components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,592 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 2 Apr 2015 84,591 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

interior mirror missing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,952 miles

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

all tyre walls cracking

interior mirror missing

Fail 22 Mar 2014 82,952 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyre walls cracking

interior mirror missing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,747 miles

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

interior mirror missing

o/s door handle insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2013 82,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

interior mirror missing

o/s door handle insecure

Pass 2 May 2012 80,598 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,323 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2011 79,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 70,437 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,445 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 81,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,662 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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E29 VHS is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E29 VHS, 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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E29 VHS is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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