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B138 BRO

1984 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

157,314 mi
Last recorded157,314 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Porsche 928 S104,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB138 BRO
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 157,314 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery compartment starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2021 156,727 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 156,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 156,409 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery is not clamped down - contained in compartment - compartment is starting to corrode (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear (1.2.1 (f))

fuel smell evident from rear of vehicle - no leak evident - advise further investigation

handbrake stiff to operate - function not impaired

knocking noise evident from transmission - engine to gearbox driveshaft is covered - advise further investigation

Fail 17 Jun 2020 156,409 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery is not clamped down - contained in compartment - compartment is starting to corrode (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear (1.2.1 (f))

fuel smell evident from rear of vehicle - no leak evident - advise further investigation

handbrake stiff to operate - function not impaired

knocking noise evident from transmission - engine to gearbox driveshaft is covered - advise further investigation

Pass 25 May 2018 156,409 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 156,408 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2015 156,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery tray is corroded.

both front tyres are slightly worn on edges.

n/s/r outer cv boot is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 May 2014 156,414 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both front tyres heavily perished & worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 6 May 2014 156,408 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both front tyres heavily perished & worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 23 Aug 2013 156,908 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 156,258 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 156,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 155,094 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 155,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 152,352 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 152,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 150,666 miles
Pass 25 May 2007
Pass 21 Jun 2006 148,996 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 148,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside and offside rear brake hose to metal pipes connections corroding.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet struts defective

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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B138 BRO is a 1984 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 B138 BRO, 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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B138 BRO is a 1984 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 14 November 1984.

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