75.7% of Porsche 924s passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 552 first tests): 71.0% at the first attempt and 4.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS).About 3 in 10 failed the first attempt.For its age, it fails 16% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 83.8 (95% CI 73.3–95.1; 100 = normal).
Porsche 924 at a glance, 2024 MOT
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
75.7
%
incl. 4.7% fixed at the test centre
2024
552
Passed at the first attempt
71.0
%
all first tests
2024
552
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 73.3–95.1)
83.8
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 298 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
552
Biggest excess: Brakes
25.3
per 100
20.3 same-age
2019–2024
4495
Dangerous defects
7.0
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
4495
Advisory items
130.9
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
4495
MOT Risk Index · Porsche 924. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 298 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 204 and 397 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 70.9 to 83.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
What actually fails on a Porsche 924 MOT, and how often?
Porsche 924 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 32.2 per 100 tests, against 29.4 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 4,495).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
32.2
per 100
29.4
2019–2024
1446
Brakes
25.3
per 100
20.3
2019–2024
1136
Visibility
14.7
per 100
10.6
2019–2024
662
Suspension
9.4
per 100
19.3
2019–2024
423
Body, chassis, structure
9.1
per 100
15.1
2019–2024
407
Noise, emissions and leaks
6.8
per 100
7.3
2019–2024
306
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,495 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my Porsche 924's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?
Porsche 924 advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: brakes advisories became a fail at the next MOT 15.1% of the time.
Advisories on brakes: 15.1 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
15.1
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
723
Suspension
7.0
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
575
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 552 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
My Porsche 924 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?
Porsche 924 MOTs flag brakes most: 42.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 4,495).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
42.4
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
1904
Suspension
33.8
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
1520
Tyres
13.9
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
625
Noise, emissions and leaks
12.6
per 100
5.2
2019–2024
567
Body, chassis, structure
10.5
per 100
4.6
2019–2024
471
Non-component advisories
9.3
per 100
7.8
2019–2024
420
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,495 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What is likely to fail next on a Porsche 924?
For Porsche 924s aged 20 or older whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 10.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,395).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass
10.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1395
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass
7.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1395
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass
6.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1395
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass
3.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1395
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass
3.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1395
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass
3.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1395
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass
1.9
% next fail
2019–2024
1395
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1395
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1395
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory
17.0
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory
13
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory
12.0
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory
6.7
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory
6.3
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory
5.2
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory
4.8
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory
1.5
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail
22.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1004
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail
15.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1004
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail
14.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1004
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail
8.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1004
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail
7.9
% next fail
2019–2024
1004
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail
7.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1004
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail
4.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1004
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail
1.9
% next fail
2019–2024
1004
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1004
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 552 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How often does a Porsche 924 get a dangerous MOT defect?
The Porsche 924 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 7.0 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 86.9 major and 13.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
Dangerous defects: 7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
7.0
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
4495
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,495 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How much does it cost to fix a Porsche 924 MOT fail?
Expected repair cost per Porsche 924 MOT: about £114 (up to about £216 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 552).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
113.5
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
552
Estimated range lower
113.5
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
552
Estimated range upper
215.8
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
552
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
45.1
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
552
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
38.0
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
552
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)
16.9
GBP expected contribution
180
price catalogue
552
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer
13.6
GBP expected contribution
200
price catalogue
552
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 552 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Porsche 924 more reliable than similar cars?
Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Porsche 924 and 4 as often or more. The Porsche 924 has an MOT Risk Index of 83.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 552).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Porsche 924 (this model)
83.8
index
100 = normal
2024
552
Abarth 695
85.5
index
83.8
2024
573
Renault R5
81.5
index
83.8
2024
572
Toyota Highlander
80.7
index
83.8
2024
745
Honda Elysion
88.2
index
83.8
2024
724
Mercedes-Benz 220
88.7
index
83.8
2024
778
Audi Coupe
75
index
83.8
2024
553
Vauxhall Omega
86
index
83.8
2024
1080
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Mazda Eunos
78.1
index
83.8
2024
812
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 552 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Porsche 924 last?
1.2% of Porsche 924s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 53).
100,000 miles (rou: 1.2. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 0.9–1.5%)
1.2
% of tested cars
2024
53
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 8 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.3%)
0.2
% of tested cars
2024
8
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 2 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.2%)
0.0
% of tested cars
2024
2
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 552 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Porsche 924 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Porsche 924 index is 120.1, against 102.5 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 552).
Age and mileage adjusted index: 102.5 vs 120.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
120.1
index
102.5
2019–2024
552
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 552 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Porsche 924 engine is best?
No Porsche 924 engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 552).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,977 tests, 95% interval 90.8–103.4)
97
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
1977
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,013 tests, 95% interval 96.7–109.4)
103
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
2013
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 552 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Where in Britain does the Porsche 924 fail its MOT most?
Porsche 924 fails first-time MOTs most in Gloucester (GL): 43.7% against 32.0% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 103).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 552 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Porsche 924?
Of failed Porsche 924 MOTs, 19.8% were retested the same day and a further 67.8% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 3 days (2019–2024, n = 863).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Same-day retest
19.8
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
863
Retest within 10 days
67.8
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
863
Clean MOT streak
40.4
%
observed chains
2019–2024
809
Repeat advisory
26.6
%
observed chains
2019–2024
809
Decreasing odometer
4.1
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
1032
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 552 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Porsche 924 fails, does it fail again?
28.3% of Porsche 924s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 23.2% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 392). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 30.6% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
Repeat after fail: 28.3 vs 23.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
28.3
%
23.2
2019–2024
392
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 552 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Porsche 924 faults come together?
On Porsche 924s, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and suspension failures turn up together 5.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 21).
Porsche 924: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 3.6–9.0)
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Porsche 924 MOT: quick answers
What is the Porsche 924 first-time MOT pass rate?
71.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (552 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Why does this number differ from other sites?
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 552 primary tests: 28.99% failed first time and 75.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 83.8 is shown separately.