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E581 EPG

1988 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

39,587 mi
Last recorded39,587 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE581 EPG
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 39,587 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 39,587 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 39,313 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 39,313 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 39,184 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 39,184 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2017 38,370 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 38,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,061 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 37,061 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,797 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,269 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 31,269 miles

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

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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E581 EPG is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 E581 EPG, 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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What year was E581 EPG registered?

E581 EPG is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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