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FYT 38V

1980 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

690,517 mi
Last recorded690,517 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1980 Porsche 928102,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 38V
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2015 690,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,910 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 68,910 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,571 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,242 miles

rear cv boot split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 175,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 173,276 miles

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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FYT 38V is a 1980 Porsche 928 in Black with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 102,851 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 FYT 38V, 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 46 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FYT 38V registered?

FYT 38V is a 1980 Porsche 928, first registered on 3 March 1980.

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