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E716 DNR

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,574 mi
Last recorded77,574 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE716 DNR
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 77,574 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking towards rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension components corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear axle and suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front wishbones corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2019 76,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front wishbones corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 71,429 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,721 miles

Nearside Front outer anti roll bar bush moving

Fail 14 Jun 2017 66,654 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front outer anti roll bar bush moving

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,215 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 61,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (5.2.6)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding nearside parking brake (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake disc corroding

rear foglamps full of water

Pass 29 May 2015 51,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,231 miles

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

both sides front wishbones corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 36,221 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

both sides front wishbones corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,105 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,833 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 1,459 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 1 Oct 2008 88,199 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,306 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 80,306 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,963 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 79,503 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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E716 DNR is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E716 DNR, 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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E716 DNR is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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