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E555 CRO

1988 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,174 mi
Last recorded78,174 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE555 CRO
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 78,174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,810 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,248 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached locking nut not correctly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,626 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 75,035 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,892 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,072 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 70,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,637 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,824 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear discs pitted,

Fail 15 Jan 2015 61,824 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear discs pitted,

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake ferrules corroded

exhaust middle box very weak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 56,402 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake ferrules corroded

exhaust middle box very weak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 52,118 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insurce

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 52,118 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insurce

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,339 miles

slight play in front hubs

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 48,339 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak

slight play in front hubs

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,144 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play front hubs

Fail 24 Nov 2010 44,144 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play front hubs

Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,488 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 Nov 2009 40,488 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r driveshft bolts loose

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,956 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both outer sills corroded

n/s headlight slightly loose

o/s front coil spring turning in mounting

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,096 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres getting close to limits and cuts in tread

both inner & outer sills corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,985 miles

fuel pipes corroding †brake pipes corroding †brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,192 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2005 23,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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E555 CRO is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 E555 CRO, 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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E555 CRO is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 17 March 1988.

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