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A161 YGJ

1984 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,404 mi
Last recorded50,404 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 928 S104,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 YGJ
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 50,404 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 50,403 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 49,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 49,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 48,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing low.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 48,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre shoulder. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter cracking.

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner shoulder.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 47,938 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak/moderate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,866 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,861 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has split in tread not to cords

Fail 21 Jul 2017 46,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has split in tread not to cords

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,116 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,062 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 43,681 miles

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

Heat shield around fuel tank corroded

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,556 miles

strong advise; fuel tank strap corroded in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2014 42,553 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

strong advise; fuel tank strap corroded in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2013 41,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,126 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 39,934 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,934 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,414 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,683 miles

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,605 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 928 S?

Based on 20,949 MOT tests across 1,961 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
700
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,961
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 751
Headlamp aim too low 593
fog lamp not working 553
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
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A161 YGJ is a 1984 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1984 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 104,694 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 S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 751 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A161 YGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 S typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A161 YGJ is a 1984 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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