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C436 EYE

1986 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,326 mi
Last recorded5,326 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC436 EYE
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 5,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 4,526 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear both constant velocity joint boots split.

Offside Rear both constant velocity joint boots split.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 1,046 miles

both rear inner c/v gaiters split

Fail 26 Jan 2017 1,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear inner c/v gaiters split

Pass 2 Oct 2015 144,776 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 143,178 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 143,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 142,477 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 142,452 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 141,977 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

ignition switch damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2007 141,973 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

gearbox oil leak

ignition switch damaged/insecure

large oil leak from engine

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jul 2006 135,975 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 135,975 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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C436 EYE is a 1986 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C436 EYE, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C436 EYE is a 1986 Porsche 928, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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