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DNJ 370T

1978 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,996 mi
Last recorded142,996 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Porsche 928100,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNJ 370T
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 142,996 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,417 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,827 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside taper bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 140,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside taper bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in the outer gaiter but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weeping from what looks like the sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weeping slightly from where the pipe join to the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamps pulsating slightly when the hazard lights are on (4.2.3 (c))

steering rack bushes worn and allowing some movement while rocking the steering

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 140,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 138,916 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 138,895 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

vehicles front brakes have slight uneven application & release

Pass 3 Feb 2015 138,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 136,464 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 136,461 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 135,517 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 135,511 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All warning lamp on dash board showing fault

Headlamp washers inop

Pass 22 May 2008 135,021 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroding.

Fuel tank support cradle corroding and getting weak. Advise repair or replacement.

Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Slight to moderate play in nearside of steering rack.

Various brake hose ferrules corroding.

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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DNJ 370T is a 1978 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DNJ 370T, 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 DNJ 370T registered?

DNJ 370T is a 1978 Porsche 928, first registered on 8 November 1978.

Is DNJ 370T safe to buy?

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