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F187 LRS

1988 Porsche 924

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

1,109 mi
Last recorded1,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 LRS
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 1,109 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 99,686 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,774 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 92,459 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 89,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,556 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 89,555 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,198 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 87,198 miles

Fuel system component insecure rear fuel filter and hoses (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,499 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 84,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine and rear differential ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 84,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine and rear differential ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,427 miles

Evidence of historic work/weld repairs to both inner and outer sill areas

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 78,967 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,517 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,775 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 73,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,414 miles

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

all discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 72,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,390 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 68,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s & n/s inner sills at rear under car some corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2007 67,323 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,635 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 66,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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F187 LRS is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F187 LRS, 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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F187 LRS is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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