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ERC 886T

1979 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,963 mi
Last recorded74,963 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1979 Porsche 928101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 886T
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,963 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 74,958 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 74,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,719 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,818 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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ERC 886T is a 1979 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 ERC 886T, 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

How do I check the history of ERC 886T?

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What year was ERC 886T registered?

ERC 886T is a 1979 Porsche 928, first registered on 30 March 1979.

Is ERC 886T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERC 886T shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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