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BOF 808T

1978 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,499 mi
Last recorded73,499 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1978 Porsche 928100,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOF 808T
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 73,499 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyre pressures low

both rear brake discs corroded

offside rear driveshaft gaitor loose

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,499 miles

interior trim loose

oil leaks

wheels front to rear different sizes

windows not working properly

Fail 4 Jul 2008 73,499 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 73,499 miles

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

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

front tyre walls perished

nearside front wheel binding

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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BOF 808T is a 1978 Porsche 928 in Black with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BOF 808T, 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.

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What year was BOF 808T registered?

BOF 808T is a 1978 Porsche 928, first registered on 27 November 1978.

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