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PDB 198W

1981 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,314 mi
Last recorded50,314 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDB 198W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 50,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,303 miles

As previous test.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 50,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

All front suspension top wishbone inner bushes are showing signs of wear and perishing.

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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PDB 198W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PDB 198W, 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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What year was PDB 198W registered?

PDB 198W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PDB 198W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDB 198W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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