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F503 HCN

1988 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF503 HCN
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 74,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Coming out of floor. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 73,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 73,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 72,447 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2021 72,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2020 71,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake only just met requirements.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 69,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,927 miles

Corrosion to under body components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,969 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 65,967 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fail 30 May 2013 65,692 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 65,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 63,837 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 63,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,570 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 58,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 53,866 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F503 HCN is a 1988 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F503 HCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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F503 HCN is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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