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E434 LYW

1988 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,535 mi
Last recorded92,535 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE434 LYW
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 92,535 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,507 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,432 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,420 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,420 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure connected to hub bolts were loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,324 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 91,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 90,015 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 86,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 85,633 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 85,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,395 miles

O/S/R Brake Light Lens is Cracked

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2010 85,395 miles

O/S/R Brake Light Lens is Cracked

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,395 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 85,395 miles

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

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 85,395 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,395 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 85,395 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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E434 LYW is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E434 LYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E434 LYW registered?

E434 LYW is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 26 February 1988.

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The MOT history for E434 LYW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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