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A78 JLF

1984 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,553 mi
Last recorded39,553 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Porsche 928 S104,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 JLF
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,553 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 39,411 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,040 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 38,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,660 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,308 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,118 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 35,304 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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A78 JLF is a 1984 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A78 JLF, 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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What year was A78 JLF registered?

A78 JLF is a 1984 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A78 JLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A78 JLF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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