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E992 GJN

1988 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

23,910 mi
Last recorded23,910 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE992 GJN
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 23,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

dash illumination lights not working

Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,959 miles

Oil leak ()

dash illumination lights not working

offside front lower wing support beam adrift & corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 22,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

dash illumination lights not working

offside front lower wing support beam adrift & corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,648 miles

Offside Front Lower wing support beam adrift & corroded

dash illumination lights not working

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 21,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower wing support beam adrift & corroded

dash illumination lights not working

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,187 miles

both rear diff pinion seals leaking

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 20,186 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear diff pinion seals leaking

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 18,817 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion developing in various body,chassis and floor pan areas

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

o/s/f flexi brake hose incorrectly routed

o/s/r inner c.v. boot deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Fail 4 Feb 2014 18,817 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion developing in various body,chassis and floor pan areas

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

o/s/f flexi brake hose incorrectly routed

o/s/r inner c.v. boot deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 17,385 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 16,473 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

bonnet strutts weak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2012 16,473 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

bonnet strutts weak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front wing corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Feb 2011 15,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front wing corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,387 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 14,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 13,618 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,634 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 12,588 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,468 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,227 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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E992 GJN is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 E992 GJN, 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 E992 GJN registered?

E992 GJN is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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