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CFE 812S

1978 Porsche 928

Bronze Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,592 mi
Last recorded121,592 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1978 Porsche 928100,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFE 812S
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 121,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 121,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,366 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 121,147 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 120,607 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 120,607 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,494 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 118,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,256 miles

Offside Front front caliper slight bind

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak engine

Pass 27 Aug 2013 116,248 miles

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

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

all discs corroded

all springs corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Aug 2013 116,246 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all discs corroded

all springs corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jul 2009 116,085 miles

Both rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Play in both front wheel bearings

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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CFE 812S is a 1978 Porsche 928 in Bronze with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CFE 812S, 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 CFE 812S registered?

CFE 812S is a 1978 Porsche 928, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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