CarVerify

Free Car Check

E629 CNS

1988 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

6,831 mi
Last recorded6,831 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE629 CNS
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 6,831 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 6,782 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 6,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 5,823 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 5,801 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 5,715 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 5,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2017 5,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 4,691 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 3,759 miles

O/S/R brake has a slight bind

Pass 12 Apr 2012 2,781 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 2,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 2,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhust downpipe bolt missing

petrol tank deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2010 2,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhust downpipe bolt and nut missing

o/s/f inner valance corroded slightly

petrol tank deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2009 1,948 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 26 May 2008 1,593 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 May 2008 1,592 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front flexible sightly corroded at caliper ferrule

Pass 23 May 2007 101,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 101,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

manifold to front pipe top bolt missing

nearside and offside front steering couplings slight play

nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

oil leak

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
Full Porsche 924 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E629 CNS is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E629 CNS, 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

How do I check the history of E629 CNS?

You can check the full history of E629 CNS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E629 CNS registered?

E629 CNS is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E629 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E629 CNS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E629 CNS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E629 CNS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.