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E462 BTN

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,907 mi
Last recorded8,907 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE462 BTN
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 8,907 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 8,907 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 8,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 8,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 8,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 8,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 7,248 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 6,631 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both near side and off side rear mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner disc shields corroding

off side rear hub slightly damp

Fail 16 Jan 2020 6,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both near side and off side rear mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner disc shields corroding

off side rear hub slightly damp

Pass 11 Jun 2018 6,573 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre mirror unattached

Pass 6 Jun 2017 6,551 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 5,914 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 3,467 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 3,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E462 BTN is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E462 BTN, 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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E462 BTN is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 13 November 1987.

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