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BFP 517T

1978 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,864 mi
Last recorded91,864 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Porsche 928100,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFP 517T
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on dashboard

Fail 28 Jul 2011 91,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on dashboard

Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,781 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear driveshaft outer cv boots insecure

brake pad warning light on

osr tail lamp dim

wiring rubbing on osf tyre/rim

Fail 2 Jun 2010 91,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both rear driveshaft outer cv boots insecure

brake pad warning light on

osr tail lamp dim

wiring rubbing on osf tyre/rim

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,907 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Aug 2007 90,875 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pad warning light on

How Reliable is the Porsche 928?

Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 243
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 239
Headlamp aim too low 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
fog lamp not working 123
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BFP 517T is a 1978 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 100,963 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 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFP 517T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFP 517T registered?

BFP 517T is a 1978 Porsche 928, first registered on 23 November 1978.

Is BFP 517T safe to buy?

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