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6957 JW

1989 Porsche 928

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,391 mi
Last recorded112,391 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6957 JW
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 112,391 miles

battery loose

coorosion on n/s/r floor

corrosion around handbrake tube & o/s/r floor

corrosion on all coil springs & lower seats

corrosion on all jacking points

corrosion on alla brake discs

corrosion on o/s track rod

corrosion on various steering & suspension components

front wipers poor

fuel pipe loose in o/s/r wheel arch

main beam tell tale not working

n/s washer jet partially blocked

n/s/r fog lamp not working

n/s/r side light not working

o/s/f & n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

o/s/f & n/s/f upper wishbone bushes split

rear wiper split

slight leak on power steering

slight play in o/s steering

temporature gauge not working

various corroded fuel pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2012 112,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

battery loose

coorosion on n/s/r floor

corrosion around handbrake tube & o/s/r floor

corrosion on all coil springs & lower seats

corrosion on all jacking points

corrosion on alla brake discs

corrosion on o/s track rod

corrosion on various steering & suspension components

front wipers poor

fuel pipe loose in o/s/r wheel arch

main beam tell tale not working

n/s washer jet partially blocked

n/s/r fog lamp not working

n/s/r side light not working

o/s/f & n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

o/s/f & n/s/f upper wishbone bushes split

rear wiper split

slight leak on power steering

slight play in o/s steering

temporature gauge not working

various corroded fuel pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,158 miles

all coil springs corroded

drivers seat torn

engine tray broken

front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

n/s door seal adrift

o/s/f shock absorber bush deteriorated

oil leak on engine

rear wiper split

various areas of body corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2009 111,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

abs wire loom adrift & damaged

both front top suspension arm bushes deteriorated

drivers seat torn

engine tray broken

n/s door seal adrift

o/s door panel loose

o/s/f shock absorber bush deteriorated

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gear box

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper split

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

various patches of corrosion on body

Pass 12 Nov 2007 111,097 miles

corroded rear fuel lines

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

oil leaks

slight corrosion n/s/r brake disc

Pass 20 Nov 2006 105,587 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 105,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning on

n/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

sidelight n/w n/s/r

slight blow from front exhaust box

Pass 21 Nov 2005 100,637 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 100,637 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Porsche 928?

Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 243
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 239
Headlamp aim too low 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
fog lamp not working 123
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6957 JW is a 1989 Porsche 928 in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 108,053 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 928 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6957 JW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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6957 JW is a 1989 Porsche 928, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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