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CVK 555V

1979 Porsche 928

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1979 Porsche 928101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVK 555V
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 113,987 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed was fouling wheel when jacked up, however in driving position wheel on ground not fouling but very close (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn stepped and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner steering rack has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn stepped and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack bushes worn

Fail 2 Nov 2022 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed was fouling wheel when jacked up, however in driving position wheel on ground not fouling but very close (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn stepped and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner steering rack has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn stepped and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack bushes worn

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,987 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed was fouling wheel when jacked up, however in driving position wheel on ground not fouling but very close (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner steering rack has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 24 Oct 2020 113,987 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 113,987 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,987 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Front Steering Rack Mounting bushes soaked in Oil

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 113,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine Oil Leak

Front Steering Rack Mounting bushes soaked in Oil

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 113,987 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear and offside rear outer sills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering rack bush,s contaminated with oil

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on silencer joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack leaking slightly from input shaft seal. (2.3.3b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable Rack mounting bushes contaminated with engine oil. (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 113,987 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough judders when turning left. (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on silencer joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack leaking slightly from input shaft seal. (2.3.3b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable Rack mounting bushes contaminated with engine oil. (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 113,987 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 12 Nov 2015 113,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,987 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,963 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,503 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2011 112,194 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 110,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 110,016 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 108,736 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 107,295 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 104,573 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 104,573 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CVK 555V is a 1979 Porsche 928 in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CVK 555V, 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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CVK 555V is a 1979 Porsche 928, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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