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A912 MSH

1984 Porsche 928 S

Yellow Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

140,898 mi
Last recorded140,898 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1984 Porsche 928 S104,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA912 MSH
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 140,898 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 140,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2018 140,989 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap lap spliting

Offside sill spliting

Pass 3 Jul 2017 140,989 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 140,989 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 140,989 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 139,757 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 139,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement near side front rack end

Pass 17 Oct 2007 136,989 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 136,989 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 136,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 135,357 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 135,357 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A912 MSH is a 1984 Porsche 928 S in Yellow with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 A912 MSH, 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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A912 MSH is a 1984 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 16 March 1984.

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