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E878 FUR

1987 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,374 mi
Last recorded55,374 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE878 FUR
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 54,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,703 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,415 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 52,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,727 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 52,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 52,612 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,838 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion nearside front inner sill

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 46,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 43,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,915 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,488 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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E878 FUR is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 E878 FUR, 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 E878 FUR registered?

E878 FUR is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 24 November 1987.

Is E878 FUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E878 FUR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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