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C193 VPL

1986 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

204,097 mi
Last recorded204,097 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Porsche 928 S110,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC193 VPL
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 204,097 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 204,092 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 202,607 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 202,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 199,622 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 199,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 195,835 miles

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion on o/s sill

front number plate damaged

o/s/f outer brake pad anti rattle shim adrift

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 5 Mar 2008 195,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion on o/s sill

front number plate damaged

o/s/f outer brake pad anti rattle shim adrift

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 12 Mar 2007 193,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 192,787 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 192,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C193 VPL is a 1986 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 110,899 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 C193 VPL, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C193 VPL registered?

C193 VPL is a 1986 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C193 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C193 VPL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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