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A205 VDE

1984 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,590 mi
Last recorded127,590 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 928 S104,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA205 VDE
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 127,590 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2024 127,586 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 127,585 miles

steering rack mounts are soft.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,585 miles

signs of offside front wheel rubbing on inner face slightly, unable to detect cause

Pass 18 Feb 2021 127,585 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 127,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,268 miles

Offside Front brake has bind.

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake fluid level light on.

brake pad warning light on .

parking brake effort just reached.

parking brake light on.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 127,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation braking uneven (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake effort just reached.

parking brake light on.

Offside Front brake has bind.

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake fluid level light on.

brake pad warning light on .

Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,090 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 121,914 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2011 114,457 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 105,458 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

light corrosion on rear fuel lines

Fail 29 Jan 2010 105,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

light corrosion on rear fuel lines

Fail 17 Nov 2009 105,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

light corrosin on both rear fuel lines

Pass 7 Oct 2008 105,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 105,451 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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A205 VDE is a 1984 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A205 VDE, 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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A205 VDE is a 1984 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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