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A578 AMK

1984 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,208 mi
Last recorded190,208 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Porsche 928 S104,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA578 AMK
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 190,208 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 187,950 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 187,949 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 185,910 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 182,492 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 178,432 miles

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

Nearside Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 178,348 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner erdges (5.2.3 (e))

general age related corrosion, dryness, to components. deterioration to bushes, flex's etc

position light warning on, all lamps illuminated at point of test

Fail 2 Aug 2019 178,345 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner erdges (5.2.3 (e))

general age related corrosion, dryness, to components. deterioration to bushes, flex's etc

position light warning on, all lamps illuminated at point of test

Pass 10 May 2018 177,769 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 176,711 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 176,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 171,723 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 171,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 166,575 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 166,574 miles

Centre Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 160,903 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 160,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 159,625 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 159,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 159,625 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 159,625 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake lever travel

O/S/F washer not working

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2006 154,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 154,392 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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A578 AMK is a 1984 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A578 AMK, 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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A578 AMK is a 1984 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 2 February 1984.

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