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D697 ELH

1987 Porsche 924

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,214 mi
Last recorded40,214 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 92454,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD697 ELH
MakePorsche
Model924
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 40,214 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in steering U J joint

Pass 26 Jun 2025 39,870 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in steering

Pass 10 Jun 2024 39,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 38,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,230 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Nearest to rack (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 38,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Both sides (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Nearest to rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 37,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 36,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,391 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS TEAR

O/S/R TYRE OUTER EDGE HAS TEAR AND CUT

brake pipes corrded (REAR,FRONT)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 99,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake fluid is low

front and rear brake pipes are corroded

rear tyres are perished and have small cuts

Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,390 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 99,390 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,390 miles

Bonnet gas struts are weak, allowing the bonnet to unsupported.

Front number plate is cracked, however not illegible.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,390 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 99,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 99,390 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,390 miles

mileage is the same as last year suspect fault

Pass 19 Oct 2005 99,390 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 99,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

The odometer does not appear to be working. Mileage recorded the same as last year.

fuel pipes 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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D697 ELH is a 1987 Porsche 924 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 924 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 54,485 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 D697 ELH, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 924 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D697 ELH is a 1987 Porsche 924, first registered on 16 June 1987.

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