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KCZ 4493

1980 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,940 mi
Last recorded8,940 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1980 Porsche 928102,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 4493
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 8,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rears ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 8,940 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out ( note only lights up when tail lights on) when brake applied and puts indicator on (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working but on (dull) continusly when side lights on (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure lense (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working but on continusly when side lights on (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,552 miles

heavy wax oil

rear tyres slightly perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 8,550 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy wax oil

rear tyres slightly perished

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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KCZ 4493 is a 1980 Porsche 928 in Black with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 102,851 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 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 KCZ 4493, 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 46 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KCZ 4493 is a 1980 Porsche 928, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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