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BYE 488T

1979 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,288 mi
Last recorded128,288 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Porsche 928101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYE 488T
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 128,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 126,089 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 124,701 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 123,032 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 119,917 miles

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

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

n/s/r inner cv boot

Pass 5 Nov 2009 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear cv boots split.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 107,338 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r cv gaitor split (inner and outter)

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Feb 2008 105,875 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s rear drive shaft inner and outer boots split

Pass 22 Jan 2007 104,392 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 104,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers slow

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear drive shaft both boots split

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2005 99,858 miles

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

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

near side front shocker damp

oil leak

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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BYE 488T is a 1979 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYE 488T, 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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What year was BYE 488T registered?

BYE 488T is a 1979 Porsche 928, first registered on 28 June 1979.

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The MOT history for BYE 488T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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