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E903 CGJ

1987 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,142 mi
Last recorded73,142 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE903 CGJ
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,142 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 73,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 73,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

N/S/F and O/S/F doorsills corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F wing corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 73,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrosion

Pass 29 May 2014 73,069 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2012 73,050 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake imbalance of 24%

Fail 13 Dec 2011 72,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

genral corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,936 miles

genral corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2011 72,952 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front side light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,700 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 85,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,935 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 58,908 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,829 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 52,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,543 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,581 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 39,571 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E903 CGJ is a 1987 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E903 CGJ, 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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E903 CGJ is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 5 October 1987.

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