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ESK 424

1989 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,634 mi
Last recorded73,634 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Porsche 92433,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 424
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,634 miles

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

Front shocks rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

battery tray rusty

fuel filter pipes to pump rusty

wiper linkage touches battery body

Fail 15 Sep 2018 73,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front shocks rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

battery tray rusty

fuel filter pipes to pump rusty

wiper linkage touches battery body

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,056 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 73,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,689 miles

Parking brake warning lamp not working.

Rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake warning lamp not working.

Rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,241 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

rear brake disc getting v/rusted

slight play in front stutes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,777 miles

N/S/F seat back slightly loose

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,777 miles

N/S/F seat back slightly loose

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,777 miles

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

slight play in n/side front stut

Fail 29 Oct 2012 89,777 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in n/side front stut

Pass 16 May 2011 69,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,267 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 69,263 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight play in nearside front hub assembly.

Pass 26 May 2009 68,641 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate is deteriorting

Fail 6 Jun 2008 67,889 miles

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

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

front number plat deteriorting

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,889 miles

front number plat deteriorting

Pass 16 May 2007 67,056 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,022 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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ESK 424 is a 1989 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 33,894 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 ESK 424, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 924 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ESK 424 registered?

ESK 424 is a 1989 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is ESK 424 safe to buy?

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