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J84928

1981 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,763 mi
Last recorded55,763 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ84928
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,763 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,305 miles

all passenger missing

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2006 54,298 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all passenger seats removed

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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J84928 is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J84928, 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.

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What year was J84928 registered?

J84928 is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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The MOT history for J84928 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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