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DIW 928

1981 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,322 mi
Last recorded128,322 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928118,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 928
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 128,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 128,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 127,286 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 125,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel smell n/s/r

n/s/r outter c v boot split

slight play in both front suspension components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 125,113 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel smell n/s/r

n/s/r outter c v boot split

slight play in both front suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 124,695 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 124,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 124,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 121,938 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 121,938 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2007 115,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2007 115,127 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2006 108,000 miles

Rear brakes should be checked and serviced.

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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DIW 928 is a 1981 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 118,098 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 DIW 928, 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 45 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DIW 928 registered?

DIW 928 is a 1981 Porsche 928, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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