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E396 SYC

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

3,992 mi
Last recorded3,992 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE396 SYC
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 3,992 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 3,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 3,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 3,576 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 2,982 miles

advise slight play n/s/f tie rod joint

Fail 26 Jun 2019 2,974 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

advise slight play n/s/f tie rod joint

Pass 18 Jun 2018 2,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NUMBER PLATE SPACING INCORRECT

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 2,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 2,315 miles

advise o/s/f tie rod has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2014 953 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,566 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,935 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 93,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,910 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 88,290 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 88,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 85,218 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 83,016 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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E396 SYC 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 85%.

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 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 E396 SYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E396 SYC registered?

E396 SYC is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E396 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E396 SYC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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