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FVL 544X

1982 Porsche 928

Red Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,620 mi
Last recorded146,620 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 Porsche 928104,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 544X
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 146,620 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 145,233 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 140,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner CV boot split

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 137,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 131,794 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 131,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 131,774 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 104,675 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 104,676 miles

hand brake readings slightly low

o/s front headlight corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 104,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 104,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr pads getting low

rear driveshaft gaiters split

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 104,680 miles

fuel tank strap corroding

rear cv split

Fail 19 Oct 2009 104,675 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

feul tank strap corroding

rear cv boot split

Pass 30 Oct 2008 104,675 miles

n/s rear outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,109 miles

Slifgt play in N/S rack end ball

Fail 5 May 2007 104,050 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 104,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 100,497 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear drive shaft boot split

Fail 24 Apr 2006 100,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear drive shaft boot split

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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FVL 544X is a 1982 Porsche 928 in Red with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,678 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 FVL 544X, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVL 544X registered?

FVL 544X is a 1982 Porsche 928, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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