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JWV 494V

1979 Porsche 928

Red Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,277 mi
Last recorded113,277 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Porsche 928101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 494V
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 113,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 113,255 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 113,255 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 113,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 113,255 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 112,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 112,424 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 116,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 111,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 110,596 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 110,460 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 111,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 110,747 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 110,153 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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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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