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E701 VFJ

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,471 mi
Last recorded20,471 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE701 VFJ
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 20,471 miles

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

Offside Front Brake Disc Back plate Corroded

Offside Front Water leak from Engine

Pass 8 Aug 2024 19,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 19,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,786 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

off side spot light not working

parking light tell tale not working

Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,786 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 19,786 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,787 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 19,786 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 15,498 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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E701 VFJ is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 54,485 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 E701 VFJ, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E701 VFJ registered?

E701 VFJ is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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