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C159 PAN

1986 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,441 mi
Last recorded71,441 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 92445,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC159 PAN
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 71,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,989 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 70,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 65,972 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2005 65,398 miles

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSSION TO INNER FACES OF BOTH REAR DISCS

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

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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C159 PAN is a 1986 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 45,079 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 C159 PAN, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C159 PAN registered?

C159 PAN is a 1986 Porsche 924, first registered on 14 January 1986.

Is C159 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C159 PAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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