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F840 UPA

1988 Porsche 924

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,628 mi
Last recorded88,628 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 92447,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF840 UPA
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,628 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 88,303 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,977 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 87,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

QD Steering wheel fitted

car overheated on test (fan not working)

hydraulic bonnet stays not supporting bonnet weight

Fail 28 Mar 2023 87,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

QD Steering wheel fitted

car overheated on test (fan not working)

hydraulic bonnet stays not supporting bonnet weight

Pass 8 Apr 2022 87,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded around pump and filter ()

Pass 10 Apr 2021 87,304 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 87,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 85,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front pipe rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror glass is loose

both front and offside rear brakes binding

Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,347 miles

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,193 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 81,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,090 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

suspension parts corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 78,090 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

suspension parts corroded

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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F840 UPA is a 1988 Porsche 924 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F840 UPA, 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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F840 UPA is a 1988 Porsche 924, first registered on 7 September 1988.

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