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FSV 561

1987 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,843 mi
Last recorded107,843 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSV 561
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,843 miles

fuel pipes corroded

windscreen chipped zone a

Fail 31 May 2018 107,843 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside registration plate lamp dull

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot not opening

both rear brake flexis starting to perish

fuel pipes corroded

windscreen chipped zone a

Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,740 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 107,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,660 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 107,561 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 107,496 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 107,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2005 106,824 miles

Offside front tyre worn. †Major leak from auto transmission. †PAS might be leaking.

How Reliable is the Porsche 928 S?

Based on 20,949 MOT tests across 1,961 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
700
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,961
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 751
Headlamp aim too low 593
fog lamp not working 553
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
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FSV 561 is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 114,339 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 S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 751 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSV 561, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 S typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FSV 561 is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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