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E924 OWX

1987 Porsche 924

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,131 mi
Last recorded98,131 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE924 OWX
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 98,131 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2021 98,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 97,264 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F wing bottom corroded

O/S/R & N/S/R inner sills corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,246 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 94,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,758 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 93,758 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 92,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 90,195 miles

corrosion starting on rear suspension body areas both sides

corrosion to front offside wing and front panel seam

Fail 2 Sep 2010 90,195 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

corrosion starting on rear suspension body areas both sides

corrosion to front offside wing and front panel seam

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,261 miles

damage to nearside front wing

nearside rear light cluster is cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to nearside front wing

fuel pump mountings are splitting

nearside rear light cluster is cracked

rear brake pipes from body to calipers arer corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,040 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 83,466 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 83,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,465 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 81,120 miles

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

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

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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E924 OWX is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E924 OWX, 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 E924 OWX registered?

E924 OWX is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 25 November 1987.

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