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PMY 190W

1981 Porsche 928 S

Maroon Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,837 mi
Last recorded152,837 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 190W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 152,837 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 149,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 147,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 146,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 May 2016 145,357 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 145,435 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 145,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 144,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 143,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 143,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 141,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 141,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 138,892 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 138,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 134,713 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2009 134,710 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 134,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 133,854 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play steering rack inner joints nsf osf

Fail 11 Aug 2007 133,854 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

225/50 zr16 front 245/45 zr16 rear

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ns os door check straps loose

oil leak under engine

Pass 12 Aug 2006 133,221 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 133,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 132,808 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 132,808 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both nearside windscreen washers weak

engine has oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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PMY 190W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in Maroon with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PMY 190W, 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 PMY 190W registered?

PMY 190W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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