MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,277 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
wipers slow
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Off side front and rear brakes rubbing slightly
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body rail above lower suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides panels behind outer sill ends (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both off side front brakes rubbing, off side tight too turn
windscreen wipers slow in operation
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
rear diff oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside steering rack arm has slight play
How Reliable is the Porsche 928?
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JWV 494V is a 1979 Porsche 928 in Red with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1979 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 JWV 494V, 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 47 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JWV 494V is a 1979 Porsche 928, first registered on 1 August 1979.
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