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F223 LVW

1988 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,414 mi
Last recorded14,414 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 LVW
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 14,414 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Oct 2025 14,414 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Apr 2020 14,446 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside hand brake effort low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to brake discs all round

Fail 17 Apr 2020 4,444 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to brake discs all round

Pass 30 Jun 2018 14,416 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 14,414 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play under vehicle by steering rack (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slightly perished

Offside Front floor by jacking point corroded and holed(not prescribed area)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rubber mount broken on fuel pump but still secure

clamp missing from battery but unable to fall

Fail 27 Jun 2017 14,414 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play under vehicle by steering rack (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slightly perished

Offside Front floor by jacking point corroded and holed(not prescribed area)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rubber mount broken on fuel pump but still secure

clamp missing from battery but unable to fall

Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,414 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

front tyres cracking

offside front inner sill excessively corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 14,414 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

front tyres cracking

offside front inner sill excessively corroded

passenger sunvisor can not be stowed away

Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,414 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 14,414 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,414 miles

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

battery insucure

Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,414 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking of sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,414 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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F223 LVW is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F223 LVW, 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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F223 LVW is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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