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NYJ 32W

1981 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,853 mi
Last recorded79,853 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYJ 32W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,853 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Front wipers poor

Fuel cap seal missing but not likely to leak

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,731 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play up and down

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 79,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front wheel bearings have slight play up and down

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,360 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 11 Apr 2018 179,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,179 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexible brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offsiderear footbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,735 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouls wheel on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,618 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 77,618 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 76,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NYJ 32W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 102,389 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 NYJ 32W, 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 45 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NYJ 32W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 20 May 1981.

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