CarVerify

Free Car Check

GCJ 136W

1981 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,756 mi
Last recorded122,756 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCJ 136W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 122,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear metal fuel pipes rusty

Rear tyres getting low on tread and old and perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2019 122,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wiper motor secureing bolt missing

Fail 30 Jun 2016 122,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad warning light on but pads ok

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 122,742 miles

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

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)

brake pad warning light on

near side seat base a lttle loose

Fail 28 May 2015 122,740 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

near side seat base a lttle loose

Pass 14 Sep 2013 122,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 120,572 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 119,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 119,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 118,346 miles

Slight play in steering rack (Near side)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 118,100 miles

Slight play O/S & N/S Steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Oct 2006 117,276 miles

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
Full Porsche 928 S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GCJ 136W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 102,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCJ 136W, 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 45 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GCJ 136W?

You can check the full history of GCJ 136W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GCJ 136W registered?

GCJ 136W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is GCJ 136W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCJ 136W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCJ 136W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GCJ 136W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.