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BIG 9288

1979 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,845 mi
Last recorded76,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 928101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 9288
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,845 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 76,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 76,112 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 19 May 2017 76,111 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 May 2016 95,677 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both brakes (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2016 75,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 74,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 74,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 73,645 miles

o/s headlight poor image on limits

washers weak

wiperblades deteriorateing

Pass 9 May 2013 72,213 miles

dashboard lights dull

o/s headlight poor image

Pass 10 May 2012 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 70,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 70,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 694,499 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 69,496 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 68,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,361 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 65,789 miles

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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BIG 9288 is a 1979 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,672 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 BIG 9288, 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 47 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BIG 9288 is a 1979 Porsche 928, first registered on 12 November 1979.

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