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F52 MGB

1988 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,986 mi
Last recorded93,986 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 MGB
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 93,986 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 93,986 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passengers seat missing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 93,886 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 93,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 93,159 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 93,144 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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F52 MGB is a 1988 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F52 MGB, 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 F52 MGB registered?

F52 MGB is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F52 MGB safe to buy?

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