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KGD 147T

1978 Porsche 928

White Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,125 mi
Last recorded95,125 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Porsche 928100,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGD 147T
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 95,125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,809 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 94,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 94,809 miles

n/s front end of metal brake pipe twisted

Fail 20 May 2015 94,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s front end of metal brake pipe twisted

Pass 15 May 2014 94,809 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 94,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 94,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front brake steel pipe twisted.

o/s n/s front/rear brake discs rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,810 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 94,810 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 94,810 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 94,809 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s sterring rack slight play/movement.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 94,737 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2007 94,737 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 93,934 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 93,934 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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KGD 147T is a 1978 Porsche 928 in White with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 100,963 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 KGD 147T, 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 48 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGD 147T is a 1978 Porsche 928, first registered on 2 November 1978.

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