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928 SSC

1981 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,979 mi
Last recorded141,979 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928118,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration928 SSC
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 141,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 139,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 139,634 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 139,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 138,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,517 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 134,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 134,101 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both outer sills showing corrosion

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,094 miles

both inner and outer sills showing corrision

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 133,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both inner and outer sills showing corrision

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,162 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 131,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2012 131,349 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2011 130,693 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 129,530 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 128,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 128,682 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 128,014 miles

O/S & N/S REAR SILL'S CORRODED

REAR FLOUR CORRODED

Pass 2 Nov 2007 126,884 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 125,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 124,079 miles

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

rear back box corroded

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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928 SSC is a 1981 Porsche 928 in Black with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 118,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 928 SSC, 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 45 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 928 SSC registered?

928 SSC is a 1981 Porsche 928, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is 928 SSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 928 SSC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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