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NLU 459V

1980 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,030 mi
Last recorded140,030 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1980 Porsche 928 S84,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLU 459V
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 140,030 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 139,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The n/s rear c/v boot is split.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 13,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The n/s rear c/v boot is split.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 139,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

The front suspension rubbers are cracking.

The o/s front and rear tyres are wearing and cracking.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 139,206 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

The front suspension rubbers are cracking.

The o/s front and rear tyres are wearing and cracking.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 136,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in the front wheels.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The n/s mirror is missing.

The o/s front fog light is not working.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 133,352 miles

slight play in both front wheels

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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NLU 459V is a 1980 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 84,928 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 NLU 459V, 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 46 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NLU 459V registered?

NLU 459V is a 1980 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 7 March 1980.

Is NLU 459V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLU 459V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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