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C896 BYJ

1986 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,750 mi
Last recorded119,750 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Porsche 928 S110,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC896 BYJ
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 119,750 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 119,742 miles

Nearside Rear outer c.v boot worn

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in n/s steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 119,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 115,674 miles

Nearside Rear c/v boot starting to perish not leaking

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 113,736 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 113,844 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 1 Sep 2012 113,736 miles

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

Nearside rear half shaft outer cv boot split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 112,516 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 112,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R Driveshaft outer cv boot split

Pass 26 Apr 2006 111,911 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 111,864 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

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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C896 BYJ is a 1986 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C896 BYJ, 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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C896 BYJ is a 1986 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 29 April 1986.

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