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OUH 589X

1982 Porsche 928

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,291 mi
Last recorded90,291 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 Porsche 928104,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUH 589X
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 90,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyres slight perishing, All Four

Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 87,104 miles

Emissions not tested Car not starting (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 83,165 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 83,159 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 79,495 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,234 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 79,234 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 74,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 73,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2013 73,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 72,436 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2011 71,885 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 19 May 2011 71,849 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 71,553 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 71,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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OUH 589X is a 1982 Porsche 928 in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,678 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 OUH 589X, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUH 589X registered?

OUH 589X is a 1982 Porsche 928, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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