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E578 CVM

1988 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,894 mi
Last recorded29,894 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE578 CVM
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 29,894 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 29,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 27,874 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 24,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 20,982 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 120,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,043 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 120,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,005 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,828 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 19,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 19,818 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,725 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,862 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 11,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 4,802 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 182 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 86,623 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

fuel pipes corroded in places

slight play at d/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2007 86,623 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded in places

fuel pipes corroded in places

Pass 16 Mar 2006 75,681 miles

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

brake pipes corroded in places

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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E578 CVM is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E578 CVM, 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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E578 CVM is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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