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E848 TEW

1988 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,521 mi
Last recorded32,521 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE848 TEW
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 32,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 30,885 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 28,012 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 25,690 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 24,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 24,383 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Central and rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 24,370 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Universal joint onto rack (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Rear beam mounting bolt loose in front of rear wheel (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Rear beam mounting bolt loose in front of rear wheel (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Central and rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,547 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil around engine and diff

Fail 21 Dec 2014 23,424 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlights set on upper limit

oil around engine and diff

Pass 23 Dec 2013 21,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

imbalance on rear brakes just in limits

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,760 miles

Engine oil/fluid leak on offside front

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 19,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine oil/fluid leak on offside front

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake imbalance

Pass 5 May 2011 19,391 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 19,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 11,205 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,231 miles

att to washers allso r/b/pads allso foot brake advised

Pass 18 Oct 2007 4,664 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 4,455 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

possible leak from fuel pump area

Fail 16 Oct 2006 4,454 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E848 TEW is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E848 TEW, 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 E848 TEW registered?

E848 TEW is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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