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MBC 89V

1987 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

232,259 mi
Last recorded232,259 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBC 89V
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 232,259 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 232,246 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jan 2012 232,147 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 231,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrsion to o/s/r body.

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r c.v gaitor slightly deterioated

Pass 18 Jan 2010 230,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 230,055 miles

bonnet struts not holding bonnet up

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2008 230,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet struts not holding

transmition oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2008 229,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 229,228 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 226,298 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 226,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MBC 89V is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 114,339 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 MBC 89V, 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 39 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 MBC 89V registered?

MBC 89V is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 14 March 1987.

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