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EBW 251A

1979 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,569 mi
Last recorded45,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 Porsche 928101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 251A
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,569 miles

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

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

rear seat belts removed at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,569 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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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EBW 251A is a 1979 Porsche 928 in Black with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EBW 251A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBW 251A registered?

EBW 251A is a 1979 Porsche 928, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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