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E3 KNS

1988 Porsche 924

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,858 mi
Last recorded57,858 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 KNS
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 57,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,452 miles

washer switch hanging

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,472 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 56,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced outer both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too dim (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s front tyre worn on edge

some corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering u/js

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,995 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 53,995 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damaged to the nearside front wing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,988 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 53,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,988 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 53,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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E3 KNS is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E3 KNS, 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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E3 KNS is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 7 April 1988.

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