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GEP 79

1985 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,451 mi
Last recorded146,451 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEP 79
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 146,451 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 146,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 146,451 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 146,451 miles

Damage to front rubber spoiler

General corrosion and aging under side

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 146,451 miles

Damage to front rubber spoiler

General corrosion and aging under side

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 146,451 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 146,451 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,451 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 146,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 146,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 146,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 146,451 miles

slight leak on steering system.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 146,451 miles

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

slight leak on steering system.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 146,447 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2016 146,447 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 146,365 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 146,351 miles

Near side steering rack end worn

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 146,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side rack end worn

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 146,126 miles

Rear Brake back plate covers corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 146,126 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake back plate covers corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 145,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 145,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside 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 7 Jul 2011 145,631 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 145,584 miles

Binding wheel on o/s/r

Light switch turn in dash but works at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play slight on n/s/f wheel in rack

Slight cracking on all tyres

Tow bar fitted just off obstruction of number plate

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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GEP 79 is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,226 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 GEP 79, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEP 79 registered?

GEP 79 is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 4 August 1985.

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