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E688 JLA

1988 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,793 mi
Last recorded10,793 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE688 JLA
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 10,793 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 9,718 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 9,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 9,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 9,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 8,548 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 8,548 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 8,055 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 6,515 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 4,575 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 2,844 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 2,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 1,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,884 miles

battery slightly insecure but retained within its housing

dampness of oil around engine bay

dampness of oil around rear gearbox

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,255 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,606 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 92,856 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,023 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 87,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 87,024 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 86,107 miles

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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E688 JLA is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E688 JLA, 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 E688 JLA registered?

E688 JLA is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E688 JLA safe to buy?

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